Security Officer 1 (Third Shift)

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