Security Officer 1

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer 1 for the Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol, you will be responsible for conducting routine security checks of the premises and performing safety inspections of equipment to identify malfunctions or safety violations. A key part of the role involves monitoring the operation of boilers and the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, and promptly notifying supervisors or maintenance personnel of any issues. You will also be tasked with checking for potential hazards such as fire, leaks, weather-induced damage, ensuring correct lighting, identifying building hazards, and detecting unauthorized persons. The position requires responding to inquiries received via telephone, radio, or in person, and meticulously recording these actions in the appropriate log. Additionally, you will screen facility visitors, granting or denying admission as directed.

Requirements

Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English.
Valid driver's license (for positions making security rounds in vehicle).

Responsibilities

Conduct routine security checks of the premise.
Perform safety inspections of equipment for malfunction or safety violation.
Monitor the operation of boilers & the heating, ventilating & air conditioning systems & notifies supervisors &/or maintenance personnel of any problems.
Check for fire, leaks, weather induced damage, correct lighting, building hazards &/or unauthorized persons.
Respond to inquiries by telephone, radio &/or in person & record such actions in the appropriate log.
Screen facility visitors, admitting or denying admission as directed.