C/S Security Officer

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Start your Career at DOS! The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans. DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government. For more information, please visit our website today! Summary Statement A class incumbent is responsible for protecting State property from trespass, theft, and other hazardous conditions.

Requirements

• Six months experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities or grounds from trespassing, theft and other conditions.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Enforces institutional policies relative to safety, security and orderliness.
• Make regular rounds of institutional facilities, buildings and grounds to ensure that all is in order.
• Prepares institutional incident reports, maintains a shift activities log, and writes other reports as required.
• Assists in detaining trespassers, violators and potential escapees until proper authorities arrive.
• Assists in searches for missing patients.
• Provides general information to institutional visitors and gives directions as required.
• May be required to provide transportation for patients to outside facilities and institutions.
• Inspects fire extinguishers on a monthly basis.
• May locate and confiscate contraband notifying appropriate authorities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed