Public Safety Officer (Ncs) - Baltimore City Convention Center

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

SALARY RANGE:

$43,882.00 - $52,188.00 Annually

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Job Summary:

A Public Safety Officer enforces laws, rules, and regulations, and maintains order at and in the vicinity of departmental buildings and grounds. The work of this class involves no supervisory responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; however, may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Work is performed indoors and outdoors where there are few uncomfortable working conditions; however, there is occasional exposure to inclement weather. This position is exempt and is deemed essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Enforces rules and regulations and maintains order at and in the vicinity of department buildings and grounds.
• Greets, directs, and helps guests, clients, and employees at the facility or attending an event.
• Provides and controls access to facilities.
• Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds.
• Monitors and directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic at loading docks and front drive.
• Works to reduce hazards by proactively alerting the appropriate party of any problems.
• Assists in monitoring closed circuit surveillance system and indoor alarm panel.
• Conducts fire prevention duties such as identifying potential hazards, conducting fire extinguisher inspections, and monitoring computerized fire alarm systems.
• Secures the facility at night and opens in the morning as directed.
• Monitors two-way communications console, fire, and other life safety systems.
• Dispatches public safety officer and/or supervisor and contacts emergency personnel when needed.
• Administers First Aid and/or CPR when required.
• Operates hand-held radio, electric cart, and computer.
• Investigates complaints and interviews witnesses when applicable.
• Required to prepare written daily logs and reports.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of degree*

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have one year of related experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to work under high pressure in meeting urgent deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, and facility users.
• Ability to identify job related challenges and make corrective recommendations to supervisor.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to assist general public and clients with basic questions/problems or obtain a supervisor who can assist.
• Ability to think clearly, act quickly, and use sound judgment in emergency situations.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Ability to maintain courteous and tactful, but firm, relationships with public.
• Knowledge of the operation and use of security monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of departmental safety and security procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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