Security Officer I

Essential Functions

• Ensure that the grounds and facilities are safe and secure for staff and clients.
• Enforce the Los Angeles LGBT Center policy and procedures.
• Complete hourly patrol route assignments through campus grounds and parking lot.
• Report suspicious activities, property damage, and safety hazards to dispatch, supervision, and management.
• Respond promptly to incidents of fire alarms, panic buttons and disturbances communicated by the Security Officer II position.
• Escort disruptive individuals off the property.
• Cook with additional security personnel, supervisors, managers, or law enforcement if the situation escalates.
• Provide assistance to local law enforcement and emergency services.
• Ensure all buildings are clear of occupants after closing by conducting thorough checks of all rooms, including bathrooms and office spaces.
• Check and lock all doors, parking lots & driveways, turn off fans, lights, and all-day use equipment, activate alarm systems and secure building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Check email and activity logs daily for departmental updates.
• Complete daily activity report, incident reports or other paperwork before end of shift.

Training

• Participate in security training programs and stay updated on campus policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBT people.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a security guard.
• A demonstrated ability to deal with unruly people in a firm and non-antagonizing manner.
• Availability to work a rotating shift and weekend as scheduled.
• A State of California Guard card.
• To be sensitive to the needs and concerns of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and homeless youth and adults.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to stand for periods up to 8 hours.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Good vision (including color vision and night vision) and hearing.
• Ability to respond quickly to situations using appropriate intervention techniques, including potential de-escalations, as trained by management.
• May be required to run in emergency situations.

Health Assessment

A health assessment will be required to ensure that applicants can safely perform job duties without risk to themselves or others.