Security Guard - Edgecombe YDC

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families! The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. These positions provide protective, security and public contact work in the operation of a State facility. Work in this class involves the responsibility for monitoring assigned areas for possible violation of laws and regulations, and patrolling property to guard property against fire, damage, and theft. Work in this class involves providing physical security through patrols of the interior and exterior of facilities, observing the activities of persons, using electronic security/surveillance systems, and reporting unusual, suspect, or hazardous activities/situations.

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require the ability to complete emergency medical technician (EMT) training and meet re-certification standards as required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of standard security practices.
• Basic knowledge of standard methods of reporting emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of the items/property to be guarded.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety of the public, staff, students, and others by enforcing rules of conduct.
• Monitoring access to areas; controlling traffic of people and vehicles to prevent overcrowding, traffic or parking congestion and other hazardous incidents.
• Providing general information to the public regarding exhibits, programs, special activities and/or directions.
• Checking location and use of emergency alarms and equipment, executing the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency; and maintaining daily records and reports.
• Ability to use security equipment (e.g., radios, switchboards/phones, flashlights, fire extinguishers, surveillance cameras, alarm panels, card access, or other electronic security systems).
• Ability to patrol, monitor, and guard assigned area.
• Ability to respond quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public to provide assistance and relay information.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Employees perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees