Security Officer Lead

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Security Officer Lead. This position reports to the Public Works Security Manager and works directly with the Security Manager in various job functions.

About the role

The Security Officer Lead is primarily responsible for assisting in managing the security functions assigned to the Boulder County Public Works Security Staff, including worksite security, scheduling, electronic door access, security alert system maintenance, emergency procedures, and related issues.

This is a full-time, benefited position working Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, located at 515 Coffman St, Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds of interiors and exteriors of assigned county buildings, checking for general security.
• Guards against theft and destruction of property.
• Questions persons in unauthorized areas and escorts them from area or building, if necessary.
• Reports unusual behavior or problems to proper authorities as appropriate.
• Assists county employees and the public by providing information regarding security, as well as county facilities, programs, and services, in person, in writing, and over the phone.
• Assists in administering door access systems for all county facilities, with the exception of prisoner control areas, such as the county jail.
• Assists with training, planning, and response to emergency situations.
• Calls for emergency medical assistance for ill and injured persons if necessary.
• Issues tickets for parking ordinance violations and discusses the nature of the violation with motorists as necessary.
• Delivers deposits from county offices to designated banks.
• Performs general courier duties for county departments, as needed.
• Assists in hiring, training, and guiding security officers, ensuring effective performance and adequate coverage of security functions.
• Oversees daily operations of assigned sites and officers.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of security operations at assigned sites and recommends improvements to the security supervisor.
• Acts as liaison between County departments/building occupants and local law enforcement.
• Notifies supervisor of incident trends and requests for service and offers suggestions.
• Assists supervisor in performance appraisals and disciplinary actions of lower-level employees.
• Performs related work, as required.
• May be reassigned in emergency situations.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in building security work.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Current CPR certification at the time of hire.
• Must pass a background investigation with fingerprinting and a drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of security experience in a lead capacity.
• De-escalation skills, training, and techniques.
• Working knowledge of card access systems management, card printing, and troubleshooting system issues.

Skills

• Knowledge of industry standards related to physical security.
• Understanding of the technical and operating methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the design and maintenance of security systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies, and the public.
• Competency in operating a computer and applicable software including door access systems and security alert systems such as Alertus.
• Basic knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques.
• Working knowledge of emergency first-aid procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing legibly.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs or ladders and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds.

Pay

$52,008.00 - $68,628.00 annually. Hiring salary range: $52,008.00 - $60,318.00 annually.

Benefits

• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire (must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify).
• Eight hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
• Comprehensive health plans including vision and dental coverage.
• Family-forming benefits: infertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.
• 12 weeks of paid caregiver leave.
• Breastfeeding-friendly work environment and infants-at-work policy.
• Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel, and more.
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.
• PERA 401k and Social Security retirement plans.
• Additional life, disability, critical illness, and accidental insurance.
• County-paid tuition assistance.
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Free EcoPass.
• Hospital indemnity, ID theft protection, and pet insurance.
• 8 hours of paid public service leave.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

PERA employer contribution: 15.80% of salary. Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary.