Security Officer 1 (Full-Time, Third Shift)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, third shift position responsible for ensuring the safety and security of buildings and grounds. The role involves patrolling, monitoring, responding to emergencies, and maintaining logs and reports. The Security Officer will interact with the public, conduct searches, and utilize various security equipment.

Requirements

Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English
Valid driver's license (for positions making security rounds in vehicle)
Security
Attention to Detail
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
Ability to 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
Check & secure buildings using hand-held, electronic Guard Tour Pipe (PIPE)
Lock & unlock doors
Report safety hazards & other unusual conditions
Investigate & document safety & security violations
Maintain daily log of all activity & alarms that occur during the shift
Check personnel/visitors entering & leaving premises on detection equipment &/or by log &/or by checking identification
Conduct searches of packages &/or persons
Utilize x-ray machine & pass-through metal detector
Use professional & courteous customer services techniques in all personal & telephone contacts with public
Assist in maintenance of peace & order in/around assigned area
Complete necessary reports
Use 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
Perform related security & safety functions (e.g., administer First Aid, CPR, &/or use Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in response to medical emergencies)
Maintain current knowledge of location & operation of life safety equipment in buildings (e.g., fire alarms, PA system, gas & water shutoff valves)
In emergencies, activate fire alarms, shut off gas & water, use PA system to alert tenants, assist with evacuations
Participate & successfully complete all training (e.g., security related & other) assigned by supervisor
Perform variety of miscellaneous tasks as assigned (e.g., remove snow & ice; empty trash, clean out vehicles, keep work area clean)
Perform any other duties required to ensure building occupants’ safety