Security Officer Class 1

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Provide security for school district facilities, detect mechanical failures, use central monitoring system, and respond to calls from police, citizens, or alarm drops at district facilities. This position requires continuous use of independent judgement. The essential functions represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the security department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, HiSET, or GED
• Competency working in diverse environment
• Two years of experience in law enforcement or security
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the previous five years
• Knowledge of telephone, radio communication devices, monitoring equipment and various implements for security

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience in law enforcement and a valid 1 st class stationary engineer’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform security duties in accordance with approved policies andprocedures.
• Respond to calls from building personnel.
• Check all alarms detected by monitoringsystem.
• Maintain constant radio communication between patrol anddispatcher.
• Secure all possible information on eachcase.
• Perform tasks as required or assigned in order to be responsive to unique district needs and staffing requirements.
• Complete written reports accurately; effectively communicate oral and written information with personnel on other shifts, as needed.
• Maintain equipment and communicate equipment needs to SecuritySupervisor.
• Adhere to district work rules.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.
• Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED