Senior Security Officer (City Marshall) (Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Chest Township, PA

5d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Senior Security Officer directs and performs security work to protect municipal employees and property from health, safety, and fire hazards or physical harm. The role supports the daily security operations of City facilities, ensures procedures are followed, responds to and documents incidents, and provides security coverage for City officials and facilities. The position also supervises and trains lower-level security officers, prepares schedules and assignments, completes administrative documentation, enforces City ordinances and laws, and assists law enforcement. It conducts on-site inspections and evaluates security policies and procedures, recommending improvements to upper management. The work may involve emergency response, basic first aid, extensive walking, and exposure to inclement weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of law/code enforcement and/or security/protective service experience involving enforcement and/or investigative support; alternatively, 30 completed college semester credit hours plus two years of that experience, 60 completed college semester credit hours plus one year of that experience, or 36 months of active U.S. Armed Forces service with an Honorable Discharge plus one year of that experience.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Must obtain Level II and Level III Security Commission Certifications issued by the Private Security Bureau of the Texas Department of Public Safety within the probationary period.
Must pass the Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security awareness exam within the probationary period.
Must pass an intensive background investigation, physical and eye exams, polygraph, psychological exams, and drug and alcohol testing.
Must have no felony convictions and no Class A misdemeanor convictions within the last five years.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be available to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to use firearms properly.
Ability to interact with a multi-ethnic population and workforce.
Basic knowledge of Texas laws and regulations.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and walk extensively, bend, carry, and lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to use good judgment, discretion, and tact, and to act quickly in emergencies.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle and subdue irate or problematic citizens and keep the peace.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to pass the educational, physical, and emotional requirements and training standards for a Texas Peace Officer.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily security operations at City facilities, ensuring security procedures are followed and employees and City property are protected.
Respond to, investigate, and document violations, incidents, and other matters requiring a security response.
Maintain time records and prepare daily schedules for lower-level security officers.
Provide training and professional development to security officers and other security staff.
Complete administrative documentation, including payroll, incident reports, and detail assignments.
Assign officers to fixed security posts and special details.
Perform driving security duties for City Council Members, the City Manager, and other City officials.
Calculate staffing needs for effective security coverage at City facilities.
Issue traffic and non-traffic citations to enforce City ordinances, codes, and laws.
Assist local law enforcement with detentions and other security tasks.
Respond to calls and walk-in inquiries about lost property or provide general information to people using City facilities.
Participate in emergencies, render basic first aid, and assist law enforcement when needed.
Evaluate security goals, policies, and procedures and recommend improvements to upper management.
Conduct on-site inspections of officers to ensure assignment procedures are followed.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.