Security Officer (City Marshall) (Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Chest Township, PA

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer provides security at various buildings and properties owned by the City of Dallas to prevent crime, serve the city, and protect citizens and occupants. The position patrols and secures City property, enforces applicable laws and policies, responds to emergencies, assists with investigations, and documents activities. The officer may make arrests and issue citations, provide basic first aid, and support police officers as needed. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and one year of law/code enforcement and/or security/protective service experience involving enforcement or investigative support. The posting lists education and service equivalencies that satisfy both education and experience requirements. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required. The officer must obtain Level II and III Security Commission Certifications and pass the CJIS security awareness exam within the probationary period. Applicants must be at least 21 and pass the listed background, physical, vision, polygraph, psychological, and drug and alcohol screenings, and meet the stated criminal-history restrictions. The starting salary range is $22.32–$24.56; the amount offered depends on qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of law/code enforcement and/or security/protective service experience with primary responsibilities in enforcement and/or investigative support.
A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Obtain Level II and III Security Commission Certifications issued by the Private Security Bureau of the Texas Department of Public Safety within the probationary period.
Pass the Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security awareness exam within the probationary period.
Pass an intensive background investigation, physical examination, eye examination, polygraph, psychological examinations, and drug and alcohol testing.
No felony convictions.
Must never have been convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication or court-ordered community supervision/probation for, a Class A misdemeanor.
Must not have been convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication or court-ordered community supervision/probation for, a Class B misdemeanor as an adult within the last ten years.
Be at least 21 years old.
Ability to use firearms properly.
Ability to interact with a multi-ethnic population and workforce.
Basic knowledge of Texas laws and regulations.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle and subdue irate or problematic citizens and keep the peace.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to carry OC spray, a taser, baton, and other essential job implements, with requisite training and qualification.

Responsibilities

Patrol inside and outside buildings and other City properties to enforce ordinances, state laws, and regulations; perform security duties, help control disturbances, prevent injury and property loss, and report circumstances to the immediate supervisor.
Inspect, secure, and unlock City-owned properties to regulate access and protect facilities and property from theft or destruction.
Make arrests for misdemeanors or felonies committed in the officer’s presence; detain or transport offenders to jail and enforce City policies.
Summon appropriate personnel and respond to fire alarms, bomb threats, medical emergencies, burglar alarms, and other calls for service.
Provide basic first aid for injuries occurring on City property.
Issue traffic and non-traffic citations to enforce ordinances, codes, or laws; provide building security, monitor clearance, and back up police officers as needed.
Maintain accurate records of patrol activities and document incidents on City property.
Respond to telephone calls and walk-in inquiries about lost property or provide general information to facility users; monitor cameras, assist with investigations, and observe activities for illegality.
Carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, a taser, baton, and other essential job implements, with required training and qualification.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.