Security Officer (Part Time)

Summary:

• The Security Officer makes rounds of assigned County facility, responds to calls for assistance and safeguards individuals and property. Work includes directing and assisting members of the public visiting the facility.

Essential Duties:

• Makes rounds, by foot or vehicle, of assigned area including parking lots and grounds.
• Checks doors, windows, gates and other points of entry.
• checks security clocks, stations and records.
• Observes conditions and situations contributing to any possible loss or damage from theft, fire, vandalism or other causes.
• Activates alarm systems, locks doors, opens locked doors for authorized personnel and refuses entry to unauthorized individuals.
• keeps records of individuals entering and existing facility after normal public hours.
• Responds to calls for assistance and/or alarms.
• uses fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment.
• contacts law-enforcement agencies for assistance.
• conducts disruptive individuals from the premises.
• Directs visitors and those having business to facility offices and other areas.
• Keeps logs and makes reports of ongoing activities.
• Notifies higher-level personnel of any unusual conditions or occurrences, including need for emergency repairs.
• Reviews logs and reports of previous shifts, noting situations requiring follow-up.
• Proficient in basic computer operations.
• Ability to operate and monitor security camera systems.
• Any other responsibilities as directed by the Sheriff or his designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Security has supervisory responsibility for approximately 0 direct reports.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior security, law-enforcement or related work.
• Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.