Building Guard (NY HELPS)

East Central College•Williamsville, IL

About The Position

The Building Guard works in the College Safety & Security department, guarding County buildings and property, maintaining order, and directing visitors. The work follows established policies and procedures and requires sound judgment to help protect County employees and property. The position works under the direct supervision of a higher-level security employee and performs related duties as required. Applicants must meet the listed education and training or experience qualifications and be registered as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. A criminal background investigation is conducted before hire. Successful candidates must provide official transcripts within 30 days of hire. The position is advertised through New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS), which allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees without a competitive civil service exam; candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Graduate from a standard senior high school.
Meet one of the following: one year of college training majoring in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a related field, supplemented by one year of experience as a watchman, guard, military police, or in a related security position; six months of experience as a watchman, guard, military police, or in a related security position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience within the limits of those options.
Register as a Security Guard with the State of New York, Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Guards hired after December 31, 1993 must register immediately upon employment or already be registered.
Pass a criminal background investigation prior to hire.
Provide official transcripts within 30 days of hire if selected.
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity toward promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
Have working knowledge of practices and procedures for maintaining order and security in public buildings, fire safety practices, emergency building evacuation procedures, and legal regulations governing conduct in public buildings.
Have skill in using first aid, fire extinguishers, and related firefighting equipment.
Be able to be firm with visitors, employees, and clients while remaining tactful and courteous.
Be able to spend long periods standing or walking.
Be dependable and physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Control access to County buildings and property.
Maintain order and, when necessary, remove disorderly persons from County facilities.
Prevent trespassing, loitering, theft, and property damage.
Protect employees and the public against physical harm caused by others.
Direct visitors and clients to appropriate locations or provide non-technical information.
Inspect packages and parcels carried into or out of buildings.
Summon proper authorities to apprehend or arrest visitors suspected of committing crimes.
Check time clocks.
Control traffic and parking.
Perform related work as required.