Security Officer 2 - Jobs and Family Services en Lucas County
Lucas County · Toledo, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Junior
- Oficina en Toledo
Benefits of Joining our Team:
- Hours 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (may vary)
- Starting rate of pay $16.88/hr
- Full-time employment with paid lunch hour
- Pay increase to $17.58/hr after successful completion of 120-day probationary period, with annual increases thereafter
- Impressive benefit package that includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision
- 15 1/2 paid holidays each year
- 80 hours annually of paid vacation after one year of service
- 40 hours of personal leave each year
- Bi-weekly accrual of sick leave up to 120 hours per year
- 14% Employer Contribution to OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employer paid Life and Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account option
Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Patrolling the County buildings and parking lots. Notifies deputies of illegal activities.
Monitors safety and security systems equipment and alarms.
Monitor and enforce traffic and parking of clients, visitors, and staff.
Escorts visitors and clients as needed.
May open/close building(s) to include securing the building by insuring it's empty. Surveys the building and reports security situations or any unusual conditions.
During emergency situations contacts, and may assist, emergency services such as 911, fire/EMS, and law enforcement.
Investigates incidents (complaints, accidents, theft, property damage, etc) and reports findings.
Responds and notifies law enforcement of individuals and/or groups threatening the safety of others. Acts as a witness as necessary.
Assists in the evacuation of the building in emergency situations.
Administers first-aid and CPR. Trained on how to handle exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Assists in the investigation of incidents (complaints, accidents, theft, property damage, and equipment malfunction, etc.
Prepares concise and accurate written reports using the guidelines set out in the Security Officer's Handbook and maintains related records.
Provides information and makes recommendations concerning safety violations.
May be called upon to testify in court as a witness to crime.
Attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions as required.
Maintains uniforms as prescribed. Maintains proper care of equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Safety Practices provides first aid and/or another emergency assistance.
Public Relations gives information to visitors.
Office Practices & Procedures adheres to security workflow processes.
Interviewing, solicitation of standard information in one-on-one situation involving at least limited interpretation or evaluation of responses &/or manner in which information is presented.
Equipment Operator computer, copier, calculator, portable radios, security video and firefighting equipment.
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action.
Maintains composure during rapidly evolving/stressful situations.
Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
Comprehend simple sentences with common vocabulary.
Copy material accurately & recognize grammatical & spelling errors.
Understands manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature.
Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things.
Work alone on most tasks.
Cooperate with co-workers on group projects
answer routine telephone inquiries from public.
Demonstrate strength to move (e.g., push, pull or otherwise move) objects from one location to another.
Demonstrated track record with multitasking with positive results.
Exhibited flexibility and professionalism.
Ability to read and understand written instruction and/or direction
Ability to follow verbal directions
Ability to work under stressful conditions
Skill in problem solving and decision making
Ability to demonstrate physical fitness; demonstrate agility (lo move whole body quickly and easily); demonstrate dexterity (lo use hands and/or feet skillfully)
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Working in inclement weather
Climbs stairs
May be required to work overtime
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to read & write common vocabulary.
1 course in public relations (or 1-month experience); or equivalent.
Must have valid driver license with driving privileges in the state of Ohio and insurable driving record.
Also, if assigned responsibility for rendering first aid & CPR, applicant must have completed one training course in each.
Company
Thank you for considering employment with Lucas County. Our culture is rooted in principles of making an impact through service, collaborating with others, feeling valued, and being challenged. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing shared values and a common mission. We are looking for talented people to join our community.
