Security Officer - SCV

Nelda C And H J Lutcher Stark Foundation•Orange, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation is seeking a Security Officer to join their team. This role is responsible for guarding, patrolling, and monitoring assigned areas within the Stark Cultural Venues and Stark Foundation, encompassing both interior and exterior premises. The primary objectives are to protect people and property, including valuable collections, deter and prevent illegal or inappropriate activities, enforce rules and regulations, and respond effectively and safely to emergencies on Foundation property.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21 years of age as set by the Texas Private Security Bureau for Non-Commissioned Security Officer.
High school graduate or has passed a general education development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level.
Must achieve and maintain Level 2 Texas Non-Commissioned Security Officer license as issued by Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau.
Must possess a current driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
Must obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR and AED Defibrillator certification.
Must satisfactorily complete mandatory continuing education hours and firearms proficiency equivalent to Level 3 certification, including range training, and participate in regular training provided by the Stark Foundation and its Security Department.
Must have and maintain physical fitness and ability to perform the essential job duties and to respond briskly to emergency situations at all times.
Must successfully complete physical capacity testing administered by independent consultant.
Must be fit for duty based on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2®) which will be administered by an independent consultant.

Nice To Haves

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved training.
Equivalent training through another state (non-Texas) program.
Military Police Training.
Similar training.
Military, police, related law enforcement experience, or prior security experience.

Responsibilities

Provide visual deterrent to illicit, illegal, or inappropriate activities (including vandalism and theft) through on-site presence and patrols.
Remain vigilant at all times and be prepared to react immediately and effectively to situations and circumstances that may occur.
Protect people and property, respond effectively and safely to emergencies, and maintain order.
Ensure compliance by employees, visitors, vendors and other third parties with rules, regulations, and related policies and procedures to maintain order at assigned venue.
Protect Stark Foundation collections, equipment, property and plantings against unauthorized handling, touching, or other contact by persons, or other exposure risks.
Perform daily visual inspections of the interior and exterior of assigned venue to ensure that no unauthorized changes or tampering occurs; report any discrepancies to Lead or Security Management.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, vendors and other persons through container search, recordkeeping, and related security measures to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Observe activities and conduct of all persons in and around assigned property; watch for, recognize, and respond to security risks, thefts and unusual happenings; know how to prevent or handle such situations and/or to take appropriate responsive action to inappropriate or illicit behavior; and be mentally and physically at all times to react, respond or otherwise address issues or situations.
Monitor, note, report and investigate suspicious or problematic persons and situations, safety hazards, potential threats, and unusual activities anywhere around assigned venue.
Monitor video surveillance and alarm systems for assigned venue, as assigned; answer alarms and investigate disturbances; communicate as necessary with other security officers.
Notify Lead and Security Management communicate as appropriate with Base Security; call and direct emergency responders in emergency.
Respond briskly to emergency or urgent situations on or about assigned venue; remain calm while rendering aid to persons requiring first aid and Basic Life Support (BLS); complete incident reports as applicable.
Maintain a level of physical fitness and mental preparedness that meets or exceeds the minimum fit-for-duty requirements to effectively and safely fulfill the physical and psychological requirements mandated for a Stark Foundation security officer.
Understand and comply with Foundation policy and procedures, including but not limited to provisions in the Employee Handbook as well as security department protocol.
Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality, improve job safety, and enhance protection of people and property.
Provide other security measures and related services as may be directed by Lead or Security Management.
Maintain proficiency with tools and equipment required for successful performance of all duties.