Public Safety Security Officer

Puyallup Tribe of Indians • Tacoma, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for protecting and securing Puyallup Tribal buildings and property. The officer proactively helps create a safe environment for staff and visitors, performs routine property checks on foot, remains alert, monitors security cameras as assigned, and ensures visitors sign in and out. Officers may be assigned to any Tribal location, including locations serving vulnerable populations, and must follow the applicable program protocols and building safety procedures. The position reports non-criminal incidents in writing and promptly reports criminal activity to law enforcement, completing incident reports as required. Officers maintain daily shift logs, escort visitors when needed, communicate by two-way radio, and carry out emergency lockdown procedures while coordinating with programs to keep emergency plans current. Mandatory event assignments may include Tribal Membership meetings, Pow Wows, cultural events, and construction projects. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or 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.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to communicate and interpret information accurately in English.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, pleasant, and courteous manner.
• 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 employee conduct requirements.
• Must acknowledge that schedules may change at any time without notice by supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• No felony convictions within the past five years is preferred; background checks are reviewed case by case to determine mitigating factors.
• May be required to have and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license and proof of auto insurance; employees without a driver's license may be placed at locations that do not require vehicle or driving access.

Responsibilities

• Protect and secure assigned Tribal buildings and property, helping create a safe environment for staff and visitors.
• Report promptly for assigned shifts, ready and identifiable as security personnel.
• Conduct routine property checks by walking buildings and parking lots.
• Follow the protocols of assigned programs and locations, including those serving vulnerable populations.
• Observe and submit written reports on non-criminal incidents to the Puyallup Tribal Public Safety Department.
• Immediately report criminal activity to law enforcement and complete incident reports.
• Remain alert during shifts 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 for assigned locations.
• Carry out emergency lockdown procedures when needed and work with programs to keep emergency plans up to date.
• Work mandatory events, which may include 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off, including birthday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED