Security Officer 1 (Part-Time, First Shift)

• Patrol building & grounds to assure safety & security by walking in & around buildings & utilizing state vehicles to travel from one location to another as shift/assignment requires;
• Checks & secures buildings using hand-held, electronic Guard TourPipe* (PIPE);
• Locks & unlocks doors;
• Reports safety hazards & other unusual conditions;
• Investigates & documents safety & security violations;
• Maintains daily log of all activity & alarms that occur during the shift;
• Checks personnel/visitors entering & leaving premises on detection equipment &/or by log &/or by checking identification;
• Conducts searches of packages &/or persons;
• Utilizes x-ray machine & pass-through metal detector;
• Uses professional & courteous customer services techniques in all personal & telephone contacts with public;
• Assists in maintenance of peace & order in/around assigned area;
• Completes necessary reports;
• Uses personal computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., uses Outlook for e-mail, studies computer-based training programs, writes shift & incident reports);
• May use Closed Circuit TV* (CCTV) & electronic intrusion devices to monitor buildings as required by shift & assignment;
• Performs related security & safety functions (e.g., administers First Aid*, CPR*, &/or uses Automated External Defibrillator* (AED) in response to medical emergencies;
• Maintains current knowledge of location & operation of life safety equipment in buildings (e.g., fire alarms, PA system, gas & water shutoff valves);
• In emergencies, activates fire alarms, shuts off gas & water, uses PA system to alert tenants, assists with evacuations;
• Participates & successfully completes all training (e.g., security related & other) assigned by supervisor;
• Performs variety of miscellaneous tasks as assigned (e.g., removes snow & ice; empties trash, cleans out vehicles, keeps work area clean);
• Performs any other duties required to ensure building occupants' safety.

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

• Safety practices & procedures
• First Aid* & CPR*
• Public relations
• Courteous telephone etiquette & customer service

• Use of all equipment required by shift & assignment (e.g., 2-way radio equipment, PIPE, CCTV, AED, building's life safety equipment, personal computer).*

• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action
• Deal with problems in familiar & unfamiliar situations
• Recognize safety warnings;
• Prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports
• Demonstrate physical fitness to walk, stand for long periods, bend, use hands, move fingers
• Obtain & maintain valid driver's license as required by shift/assignment
• Work in isolation
• Work overtime, weekends & evenings
• Carry out detailed instructions

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