Security Officer 1 (Part-Time, First Shift)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Security Officer to patrol buildings and grounds to ensure safety and security. This role involves checking and securing buildings, reporting hazards, investigating violations, and maintaining logs. The officer will also monitor personnel and visitors, conduct searches, and utilize various security equipment. Additionally, the position requires providing customer service, assisting in maintaining peace, completing reports, and using a personal computer. Responsibilities may include administering first aid, CPR, or using an AED, and maintaining knowledge of life safety equipment. In emergencies, the officer will activate alarms, shut off utilities, use the PA system, and assist with evacuations. The role also involves participating in training and performing miscellaneous tasks such as snow removal and trash emptying to ensure occupant safety. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace and this position may be subject to additional restrictions.

Requirements

• Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English
• Valid driver's license (for positions making security rounds in vehicle)
• Knowledge of safety practices & procedures
• Knowledge of First Aid & CPR
• Knowledge of public relations
• Knowledge of courteous telephone etiquette & customer service
• Skill in use of all equipment required by shift & assignment (e.g., 2-way radio equipment, PIPE, CCTV, AED, building’s life safety equipment, personal computer)
• Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action
• Ability to deal with problems in familiar & unfamiliar situations
• Ability to recognize safety warnings
• Ability to prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports
• Demonstrate physical fitness to walk, stand for long periods, bend, use hands, move fingers
• Ability to obtain & maintain valid driver’s license as required by shift/assignment
• Ability to work in isolation
• Ability to work overtime, weekends & evenings
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions

Responsibilities

• Patrol building & grounds to assure safety & security by walking in & around buildings & utilizing state vehicles to travel from one location to another as shift/assignment requires
• Checks & secures buildings using hand-held, electronic Guard Tour Pipe (PIPE)
• Locks & unlocks doors
• Reports safety hazards & other unusual conditions
• Investigates & documents safety & security violations
• Maintains daily log of all activity & alarms that occur during the shift
• Checks personnel/visitors entering & leaving premises on detection equipment &/or by log &/or by checking identification
• Conducts searches of packages &/or persons
• Utilizes x-ray machine & pass-through metal detector
• Uses professional & courteous customer services techniques in all personal & telephone contacts with public
• Assists in maintenance of peace & order in/around assigned area
• Completes necessary reports
• Uses personal computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., uses Outlook for e-mail, studies computer-based training programs, writes shift & incident reports)
• May use Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) & electronic intrusion devices to monitor buildings as required by shift & assignment
• Performs related security & safety functions (e.g., administers First Aid, CPR, &/or uses Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in response to medical emergencies)
• Maintains current knowledge of location & operation of life safety equipment in buildings (e.g., fire alarms, PA system, gas & water shutoff valves)
• In emergencies, activates fire alarms, shuts off gas & water, uses PA system to alert tenants, assists with evacuations
• Participates & successfully completes all training (e.g., security related & other) assigned by supervisor
• Performs variety of miscellaneous tasks as assigned (e.g., removes snow & ice; empties trash, cleans out vehicles, keeps work area clean)
• Performs any other duties required to ensure building occupants’ safety

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees