Security Officer

Luzerne County•Wilkes-Barre, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Security Officer is responsible for maintaining security measures inside and around county facilities, and provide protection for visitors, employees, and county property.

Requirements

Basic security and fire protection procedures
Basic computer skills
Conflict resolution
Verbal and written communication
Observing situations, and decision makings
Dealing courteously with the public
Ability to work varied schedule including evenings, holidays and weekend work
Ability to handle dangerous or potentially dangerous persons, animals, and equipment
Extensive walking, frequent standing, use of hands
Frequent talking, good hearing
Use of hands and reach with arms and/or hands
Lift and/or move up to 25lbs
Specific vision abilities are require
Ability to prepare and submit reports and correspondence.
Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
Ability to transform information accurately from one source to another.
Ability to exercise sound judgements during the performance of their duties.
Ability to maintain firearms qualification as required by the Sheriff.
Ability to maintain PA ACT 235 certification.
Ability to perform within prescribed office procedures and practices and knowledge of operation relevant to equipment.
Knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal and Procedural Law.
High School Diploma or GED
Possess of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License with an acceptable driving history
One year experience in Police or Security field or any combination of experience/ and or education
Must possess valid PA ACT 235 (Lethal Weapon Training Act) Certification

Responsibilities

Control and monitor entry and exit points at secured county facilities
Operate security screening equipment such as X-ray machines, walk-thru metal detectors, and hand held metal detection devices.
Conduct visual and physical inspection of carried items to prevent contraband and potential weapons from entering the secure area.
Must be consistently on alert for any breach of security or safety concerns, and respond accordingly to safe guard visitors, employees, and county property.
Must be able to explain security regulations to the public, and provide direction in a courteous manner during normal operations, and during emergency situations.
Will operate county vehicles in a safe manner, and provide transport of items or individuals as required.
Patrols assigned areas to prevent criminal activity and addresses safety concerns such as fires, hazardous conditions, unusual occurrences, traffic control, crowd control, and enforce parking regulations.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as thefts, property damage, injury accidents, seizure of contraband or weapons, notification of outside authorities, or unusual occurrences.
Notify Police, Ambulance, Sheriff, or Fire departments in cases of emergency.
Responds to alarms and dispatched calls to investigate disturbances and unusual situations takes appropriate actions based on the situation, facts known, and position limitations.
Ability to work for extended periods under adverse weather conditions.
Performs associated tasks as instructed by the Director of Security or his designees.
Other duties as assigned