Security Officer

Essential Duties

• Patrols the facilities and grounds ensuring that good order, proper conduct, and safe conditions prevail.
• Assists staff and visitors in various capacities, communicating via two-way radio.
• Responds to emergency requests and crimes in progress, taking appropriate initial action.
• Responds to and investigates incidents by interviewing witnesses, documenting with photos, and preparing detailed incident reports.
• Serves as the primary contact for emergency services.
• Covers hourly foot patrols and utilizes various electronic equipment and vehicles to monitor facilities.
• Contacts on-call ASLC personnel and requests for police assistance as needed, following departmental procedures.
• Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and staff members by promoting positive attitudes, goodwill, cooperation, and high standards of service.
• Maintains a daily log of events and unusual occurrences that take place during their shift.
• Maintains CPR/First Aid certification. Provides aid to staff and visitors in emergency situations.
• Carries out custodial tasks as assigned. Tasks may include vacuuming the gallery and office floors, assisting with carpet shampooing, dusting, and light cleaning.
• Works rotating shift. May be required to work overtime.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Skill in communicating with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, decision making, and basic computers skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.