Security Officer 1 (Third Shift)

Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do:

Patrol building & grounds to assure safety & security by walking in & around buildings & utilizing state vehicles to travel from one location to another as shift/assignment requires;

Checks & secures buildings using hand-held, electronic Guard Tour Pipe* (PIPE);

Locks & unlocks doors;

Reports safety hazards & other unusual conditions;

Investigates & documents safety & security violations;

Maintains daily log of all activity & alarms that occur during the shift;

Checks personnel/visitors entering & leaving premises on detection equipment &/or by log &/or by checking identification;

Conducts searches of packages &/or persons;

Utilizes x-ray machine & pass-through metal detector;

Uses professional & courteous customer services techniques in all personal & telephone contacts with public;

Assists in maintenance of peace & order in/around assigned area;

Completes necessary reports;

Uses personal computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., uses Outlook for e-mail, studies computer-based training programs, writes shift & incident reports);

May use Closed Circuit TV* (CCTV) & electronic intrusion devices to monitor buildings as required by shift & assignment;

Performs related security & safety functions (e.g., administers First Aid*, CPR*, &/or uses Automated External Defibrillator* (AED) in response to medical emergencies;

Maintains current knowledge of location & operation of life safety equipment in buildings (e.g., fire alarms, PA system, gas & water shutoff valves);

In emergencies, activates fire alarms, shuts off gas & water, uses PA system to alert tenants, assists with evacuations;

Participates & successfully completes all training (e.g., security related & other) assigned by supervisor;

Performs variety of miscellaneous tasks as assigned (e.g., removes snow & ice; empties trash, cleans out vehicles, keeps work area clean);

Performs any other duties required to ensure building occupants’ safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English. Positions making security rounds in vehicle require valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Security, Attention to Detail

Knowledge of:

Safety practices & procedures

First Aid* & CPR*

Public relations

Courteous telephone etiquette & customer service

Skill in:

Use of all equipment required by shift & assignment (e.g., 2-way radio equipment, PIPE, CCTV, AED, building’s life safety equipment, personal computer).*

Ability to:

Recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action

Deal with problems in familiar & unfamiliar situations

Recognize safety warnings;

Prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports

Demonstrate physical fitness to walk, stand for long periods, bend, use hands, move fingers

Obtain & maintain valid driver’s license as required by shift/assignment

Work in isolation

Work overtime, weekends & evenings

Carry out detailed instructions

*Developed after employment