Security Officer 2 - Job and Family Services

Lucas County•Toledo, OH

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Benefits of Joining Our Team Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Monday - Friday (hours may vary) Starting rate of pay: $17.39/hr Full-time employment with paid lunch hour Pay increases to $18.11/hr after successful completion of a 120‑day probationary period, with annual increases thereafter Impressive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision 15.5 paid holidays each year 80 hours of paid vacation annually 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 and Dismemberment Insurance Flexible Spending Account option Voluntary Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Essential Job Functions Patrols County buildings and parking lots; notifies deputies of illegal activities. Monitors safety and security systems, equipment, and alarms. Monitors and enforces traffic and parking rules for clients, visitors, and staff. Escorts visitors and clients as needed. Opens/closes building(s), ensuring they are secure and empty; surveys building and reports security situations or 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 to and notifies law enforcement of individuals or groups threatening the safety of others; acts as a witness when necessary. Assists in the evacuation of the building during emergency situations. Administers first aid and CPR; trained to handle exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Assists in the investigation of incidents (complaints, accidents, theft, property damage, and equipment malfunctions). Prepares concise and accurate written reports following guidelines in the Security Officer 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 a crime. Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required. Maintains uniforms and properly cares for equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read and write common vocabulary
One course in public relations (or one month of experience), or equivalent
Valid driver’s license with driving privileges in the State of Ohio and an insurable driving record
If assigned responsibility for rendering first aid and CPR, applicant must have completed one training course in each

Responsibilities

Patrols County buildings and parking lots; notifies deputies of illegal activities.
Monitors safety and security systems, equipment, and alarms.
Monitors and enforces traffic and parking rules for clients, visitors, and staff.
Escorts visitors and clients as needed.
Opens/closes building(s), ensuring they are secure and empty; surveys building and reports security situations or 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 to and notifies law enforcement of individuals or groups threatening the safety of others; acts as a witness when necessary.
Assists in the evacuation of the building during emergency situations.
Administers first aid and CPR; trained to handle exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
Assists in the investigation of incidents (complaints, accidents, theft, property damage, and equipment malfunctions).
Prepares concise and accurate written reports following guidelines in the Security Officer 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 a crime.
Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required.
Maintains uniforms and properly cares for equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.