Security Officer

Full-time, in-office position located at 895 N 900 E, American Fork, Utah, 84003.

About the Role

Incumbents work at various Human Services locations maintaining safety, security, and surveillance. This includes supervision and monitoring of patients, staff, and visitor movements, as well as materials and equipment within institutions. Incumbents exercise peace officer authority in accordance with Special Function Officer designation outlined in UCA 53-13-105.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining safety, security, and surveillance.
• Monitoring individuals, staff, visitor movements, materials, and equipment on campus.
• Driving a state vehicle to patrol the facility.
• Enforcing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Exercising peace officer authority as a Special Function Officer (UCA 53-13-105).
• Providing building and grounds security; securing buildings and protecting against theft, vandalism, inappropriate entry, fire hazards, and acts of violence.
• Controlling access to institutions, installations, and facilities; checking identification, vehicles, and packages.
• Periodically inspecting buildings, grounds, fences, gates, and all possible means of entrance and exit.
• Coordinating law enforcement and investigative efforts with federal, state, and/or local agencies.
• Conducting investigations into allegations of inappropriate activities, rules infractions, or illegal actions.
• Assessing situations and applying appropriate interventions to prevent or resolve crisis situations.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain POST certification as a Special Functions Officer within twelve months of being hired. POST requirements details.
• Proficient skills in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• One or more years of work experience in report writing.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Interest in developing rapport with individuals and staff.
• Preferred: Ability to use approved physical techniques as a last resort when de-escalation tactics fail or are not feasible.
• Preferred: One or more years of experience working with intellectually disabled individuals.
• Preferred: Experience using security and/or control techniques or devices to secure people, facilities, property, supplies, or equipment.

The Utah State Developmental Center will cover initial costs for POST certification, subject to a training and employment agreement.

Benefits

• Work/life balance with a supportive culture.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Meaningful work contributing to community and organizational goals.
• Supportive team environment valuing cooperation and strong work ethics.

Pay

$19.28 - $30.58 hourly.

Background Check

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.