Building Services Security Officer bei Boulder County, CO

About the Department

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $50,004.00 - $57,018.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: November 20th
• First Round Interviews: November 25th
• Second Round Interviews: December 4th
• Reference Check: December 8th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify).Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions. 

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Position Duties

1. Makes rounds of interiors and exteriors of assigned county buildings, checking for general security
2. Guards against theft and destruction of property
3. Questions persons in unauthorized areas and escorts them from area or building, if necessary
4. Reports unusual behavior or problems to proper authorities as appropriate
5. 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
6. Assists in administering door access systems for all county facilities, with the exception of prisoner control areas, such as the county jail
7. Assists with training, planning and response to emergency situations
8. Calls for emergency medical assistance for ill and injured persons if necessary
9. Issues tickets for parking ordinance violations and discuss nature of violation with motorists as necessary
10. Delivers deposits from county offices to designated banks
11. Performs general courier duties for county departments, as needed
12. Performs related work, as required, including overtime assignments.
13. May be reassigned in emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in building security work.

 Additional related education or training may count towards required experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use 
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

Other Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employee must have, or be able obtain, CPR/First aid certification within first 30 days of employment
• Experience in access badge creation, deletion, modification, access reports; and door programming, troubleshooting, and scheduling

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques 

• Working knowledge of emergency first aid procedures

• Working knowledge and competency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)

• Working knowledge and competency with any commercial access control system. 

• Preferred Andover Continuum, Security Expert, or Protege GX system experience

• Ability to work effectively with other employee, agencies and the public

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. Addition physical requirements may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.