Public Safety Security Officer

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

The Security Officer protects and secures assigned Puyallup Tribal buildings and property, helping create a safe environment for staff and visitors. The officer reports non-criminal incidents in writing to the Puyallup Tribal Public Safety Department and promptly reports criminal activity to law enforcement, completing incident reports as required. The position reports to the Director and has no supervisory responsibilities. The officer works assigned shifts at Tribal locations, which may include locations serving vulnerable populations, and follows the protocols of the program at each location. Duties include conducting property checks on foot, monitoring security cameras, maintaining shift logs, managing visitor sign-in and sign-out, escorting visitors when needed, and carrying out emergency lockdown procedures. The officer may be assigned mandatory events and must communicate with security staff and law enforcement using a two-way radio. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Shifts may include evenings, graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays, and schedules may change without notice. The employee must be willing to work at any Tribal location as assigned. The position requires 40–80 hours of on-the-job training and passing Washington DOL Security Guard Training within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to write incident reports.
Ability to work any assigned shift, including weekends, evenings, graveyard shifts, and holidays.
Willingness to work at any Tribal location as assigned by a supervisor.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must pass background and DSHS checks before employment and periodically throughout employment.
Must attend and pass Washington DOL Security Guard Training within 90 days of hire.
Must complete 40–80 hours of on-the-job training after hire.
Must comply with applicable policies and procedures, including rules prohibiting working while impaired by intoxicating beverages or drugs.
Must be able to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
Must deal with the public in a tactful, pleasant, and courteous manner.

Nice To Haves

No felony convictions within the past five years is preferred; background checks may be reviewed case by case to determine mitigating factors.
A valid, unrestricted driver's license and proof of auto insurance may be required for some assigned locations.

Responsibilities

Protect and secure assigned Tribal buildings and property and help create a safe environment for staff and visitors.
Report promptly for assigned shifts, identifiable as security.
Conduct routine property checks by walking through buildings and parking lots.
Follow the protocols of assigned locations, including locations that serve vulnerable populations.
Document non-criminal incidents in writing and promptly report criminal activity to law enforcement; complete incident reports as required.
Remain alert throughout the shift and ensure visitors sign in and out at Tribal buildings.
Escort visitors through buildings when required.
Complete a daily log for each shift.
Follow supervisor instructions promptly and accurately.
Monitor security cameras according to the assigned schedule.
Understand and implement building safety protocols and notify law enforcement immediately when needed.
Complete emergency lockdown procedures when required and work with programs to keep emergency plans current.
Work mandatory events, including Tribal Membership meetings, Pow Wows, cultural events, and construction projects.
Use a two-way radio to communicate with security staff and law enforcement.
Perform other duties as assigned.