Security Traffic Officer

Kemper Development Co•Bellevue, WA

14d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Officer performs work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of state laws and city ordinances as they apply to the Bellevue Collection and the interests of Kemper Development Company. Traffic work also involves the maintenance of order, the direction of vehicles and related tasks, and a high visibility in the parking garages, with emphasis in keeping traffic flowing smoothly. Officers must display a positive attitude toward duties involving traffic and related matters at all times. Employees in this classification perform operating level duties as licensed “Security Officers” through the State of Washington on a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week basis. (Attendance is a significant issue in this job classification.) Work varies, but is generally governed by department rules, regulations and operating procedures, with job performance reviewed regularly by the Traffic/Security Manager. The Traffic Officer is expected to act with a great deal of independence and initiative in daily performance of his/her duties, continuously demonstrating and maintaining proficiency in all traffic related tasks. Officers will be tested on their knowledge and asked to demonstrate certain skills at regular intervals. English language required.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED and proof thereof.
Minimum 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
All traffic officers must be 18 years of age at the time of employment.
Proficiency in English reading, writing and verbal communication skills are required.
The officer must possess qualities of integrity, loyalty, endurance, and judgment.
Must be able to obtain a Washington State Private Security License.
Ability to communicate using a 2-way radio.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to walk and stand on your feet for long periods.
Comfortable working overtime and under any weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of problems involved in parking violations and the procedures used in dealing with such problems.
Ability to write clear reports, using computer, accurately putting to words, observations of various events, occurrences, circumstances, statements made by others, etc.
Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to analyze routine problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods and schedules
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public as well as fellow employees, reflecting positively on The Bellevue Collection at all times and building positive relationships in your day-to-day activities on behalf of the Security Department.
Ability to read, understand interpret and appropriately apply laws, ordinances rules and regulations, including safety regulations.
Ability and willingness to follow and abide by all rules and regulations as stated in Bellevue Square | Bellevue Place | Lincoln Square security manuals – demonstrating personal support for said regulations in his/her daily routines and conduct.
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, such as: running, climbing ladders, lifting barricades, cones, delineators and other traffic control devices, dragging and/or carrying injured person(s) to safety, responding to emergency situations in a timely manner, etc.
Knowledge of fire prevention.
Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons, so as to assist security officers as directed.
Knowledge of problems and procedures involved in enforcing traffic regulations.
Ability to work effectively under a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to work varied assignments on a scheduled or emergency basis, including weekends and holidays.
Stand for long periods of time at a fixed post, directing vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic within driving areas of the parking garages.
Assist in keeping traffic flowing smoothly on the drive lanes within parking garages.
Run in response to emergency situations.
Assist pedestrian traffic crossing drive lanes from parking garages to retail areas of Bellevue Square / Bellevue Place / Lincoln Square.
Talk with individual(s) who are upset, calming emotionally charged situations as much as possible.
Monitor employee vehicle and pedestrian traffic at off-site parking areas.
Validate parking passes for employees at designated off-site parking lots.
Maintain an alert and courteous manner while on duty.
Talk on two-way radio in a calm, clear voice, making it possible for others to understand your situation and circumstances. (Proficient in English Language is required).
Walk up and down stairs between levels within parking garages.
Lift traffic cones/barricades as needed.
Safely operate company vehicles while patrolling garages, responding to jumpstarts, lockouts, etc.
Walk projects, chalking tires and issuing parking tickets as required by company policy.
Prepares daily report of work activities, and other paperwork relative to parking enforcement program as directed by Sergeant.
Writes clear reports, using work processor, accurately putting to words observations of various events, occurrences, circumstances, statements made by others, etc.
Administer First Aid/CPR in emergency situations after completion of training.
Use AED (automatic external defibrillator) after completion of training.
Sit for extended periods of time.
Separate parties involved in a vehicle accident in the garage, obtaining all pertinent information, identifying witnesses, etc., and then assisting security with report(s) and/or investigation.