Security Guard

Job Description

Department: Sheriff

Sub-Department: Security

Pay Grade: GRD

FLSA Status: Full-Time

Employment Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Public Safety Supervisor

Supervises: None

Job Summary:

To ensure the safety and security of buildings and ground for County employees and the general public.

Essential Job Functions:

• Possess a detailed working knowledge of the access control and video surveillance software and hardware as well as the x-ray and magnetometer equipment. Make programming changes and review and generate logs and video as needed.
• Perform security screening procedures of the public and staff at ingress and egress points in the secure County buildings when open to the public as prescribed by County Ordinance 93-7. Assist Deputies at security stations as needed. Performs roving building patrols of prescribed buildings to ensure security after public hours.
• Create detailed logs of all after hour’s events. Control afterhours ingress and egress security screening and monitor employee afterhours access in various buildings to maintain safety and security. Report criminal/mischievous/behavior and mechanical issues appropriately.
• Directly interacts with public and all county agencies/departments and answers questions from both. Provides direction both during the course of normal business and during emergencies.
• Attends meetings, seminars and training as directed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:

Education/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

• One year of security experience preferred

Post-Qualifications:

• Certifications: AED Certification/Adult, Child & Infant CPR/First Aid

• Passive Restraint Training

• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to speak and understand the English language and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records.
• Must possess personal integrity and honesty.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with associates.
• Must possess a high degree of alertness and ability to detect problems or potential problems.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to security equipment.
• Must possess ability to maintain order and security effectively.
• Must possess ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
• Must possess ability to enforce rules and regulations with firmness.
• Must possess some knowledge and understanding of individual and group behavior and attitude of individuals under restraint.
• Must possess ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide impactful and essential county services in the most effective, courteous, and financially responsible manner possible.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits

• Capital Blue Medical Insurance
• Capital Blue Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance
• County Retirement Pension (5% minimum contribution)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met