SECURITY GUARD 1 - 06302026-78764

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for institutional and related security work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

This is the entry-working class in the security guard sub-series.

Responsibilities

• Performs various security activities such as paroling facilities, monitoring alarms, monitoring security systems, checking for safety hazards, and violations of laws and rules.
• Operates security equipment in the performance of security tasks such as two-way radios and other communication devices, patrol and other transportation vehicles.
• Controls the entrance and exit of individuals by checking for identity, purpose of visit, and authorization.
• Escorts individuals to ensure their safety as needed.
• Responds to calls and takes appropriate action to assist in emergency situations.
• Searhes for and apprehends missing or unauthorized individuals.
• Advises any security concerns to supervisor.
• Communicates with law enforcement agencies to exchange information and request assistance.
• Prepares and maintains various reports such as incident reports, vehicle citations, visitor logs, and personal property reports.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school; qualifying full-time law enforcement, security or related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Instills Trust
• Manages Conflict
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Knowledges
• Public Safety and Security
• English Language
• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service Skills
• Active Learning and Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Social Perceptiveness

Knowledges

• Public Safety and Security
• English Language

Skills

• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service Skills

Competencies

• Active Learning and Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Social Perceptiveness

Tools & Equipment

• Motor Vehicle and Golf Carts
• Security Surveillance/Monitoring Equipment
• Two-Way Radio and Other Communication Devices
• Restraint Devices and Other Security Equipment
• Computers

Driver Qualifications

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.