Security Officer I (SWORN)

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

2d • $72,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Municipal Court of Atlanta is seeking a Security Officer I (SWORN) who must be a member of the Atlanta Retired Police Reserve. This role involves enforcing procedural rules and regulations, ensuring the safety of staff, visitors, and property, and maintaining security within assigned areas. The officer will operate and monitor security equipment, patrol assigned areas, respond to and investigate incidents, and liaise with emergency services when necessary. Responsibilities also include checking identification, providing information and directions, explaining rules, maintaining logs, and reporting security and maintenance issues.

Requirements

• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• Member of the Atlanta Retired Police Reserve (ARPR).
• Meet all standards and requirements of APD.SOP.2190 (ARPR) As determined by the Staff. Inspections Unit (SIU) and the ARPR Coordinator.
• Proof of physical and psychological fitness from a medically certified physician.
• Have a valid Driver’s License.
• Pass a Criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Limited knowledge of the City of Atlanta organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforces procedural rules and regulations.
• Ensures the personal safety of staff, visitors, and property.
• Maintains security and safety for assigned areas.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the locations of various departments, buildings, access routes, and admitting requirements.
• Operate and monitor security control panels, alarms, and related security equipment to provide area and visitor surveillance.
• Patrols assigned areas.
• Checks for suspicious occurrences, and enforces City of Atlanta rules and regulations.
• Responds to and investigates situations reported to Control Rooms.
• Call APD or AFFD authorities to investigate suspicious activities or security violations that require intervention.
• Checks Identification of persons entering City of Atlanta facilities as needed.
• Provide information and directions.
• Explains rules and regulations.
• Maintain a guest registry as directed ensuring that users have left the premises.
• Reports security and general maintenance problems to the proper authorities.
• Maintains logs and records of occurrences, completes necessary paperwork, and may use computer terminal to input and retrieve data.

Benefits

• Salary: $72,800 annually

What This Job Offers

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