Security Officer

Job Title: Security Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Reports to: Director of Safety

Hours: Part-time

Target: Off duty or retired police officers

Job Summary:

Performs a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the law. Investigates complaints, maintains order, aids individuals, and identifies criminal offenders. Identifies law enforcement problems, resolves conflicts, and provides other police services to the public as necessary. Decisions within areas of responsibility are made independently. Supervision received is general. Daily work plans are established with periodic review of progress. There is frequent interaction with the general public.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with both internal and external customers
• Ability to read and understand written District, Federal and State procurement policies, forms, invoices, procedures, warning labels and safety instructions
• Ability to operate calmly in stressful situations
• Knowledge of law, court procedures and police procedures and processes

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and promoting good community relations
• Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements
• Observes, detects and apprehends violators of traffic and other laws
• Conducts investigations of incidents occurring on the shift
• Determines appropriate action to be taken at each incident
• Completes a written report of all activities during a shift
• Reviews necessary reports and documentation of incidents
• Provides testimony concerning each incident
• Patrols and monitors an assigned area; reports suspicious activities to local authorities
• Monitors surveillance cameras, inspects property, and monitors crowds
• Contacts law enforcement or fire department in case of an emergency
• After business hours, checks doors, windows, and gates to ensure the property is secure
• Investigates reports of suspicious activity on the property
• Reasonably detains persons suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives
• Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned by Management

Physical Responsibilities:

• Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly
• Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time

At CityLink, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for both our employees and the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

As part of our normal procedure for processing applications, inquiries may be made concerning information on an applicant's work, driving, criminal, and educational history. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and professional/personal reference checks are required for all applicants. A physical examination, including range of motion, lift test, whisper test, eye test, MVR review, and credit check may be required depending on position. These tests must be successfully completed prior to starting employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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