Senior Security Officer - City of Birmingham
About The Position
The City of Birmingham is seeking Senior Security Officers. This position is responsible for planning, overseeing, and coordinating the work of Security Officers who provide general security services for the agency facilities. The Senior Security Officer performs a range of supervisory duties, including approving leave requests, training staff on policies and procedures, assigning work, and conducting performance evaluations. In addition, this role carries administrative responsibilities such as preparing daily activity reports, maintaining records and files, organizing payroll documentation, and assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures for security personnel.
Requirements
- Option A: Driver's license.
- Ability to legally carry a firearm.
- Experience working as a Security Officer in the Personnel Board of Jefferson County Merit System.
- Option B: Driver's license.
- Ability to legally carry a firearm.
- Experience working as a Security Officer/Law Enforcement Officer with experience supervising other employees.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using a computer and word processing software to write documents (e.g., memos, reports, schedules).
- Experience using a computer to send written communications via email.
Responsibilities
- Performs and oversees the administrative duties (e.g., maintains policies and procedures, budget management, meetings, payroll, and time management) of the division to ensure that department and team are functioning in the most efficient manner possible.
- Provides customer service, internally and/or externally, via phone, email or face to face interaction.
- Contacts the appropriate emergency assistance personnel or supervisor to report suspicious or dangerous situations, safety hazards, violations of rules, unauthorized personnel, emergencies, etc.
- Opens and/or closes building by unlocking/locking doors, inspecting entrances and exits, and monitoring/setting alarms to ensure the safety of the building.
- Assists in maintaining the facility by inspecting the buildings and grounds for damage (e.g., signs of intrusion, unauthorized personnel, maintenance problems, temperature variations, flat tires, alarm alerts, etc.) to enforce security and ensure that rules and regulations are consistently followed.
- Screens employees and visitors by inspecting all people entering the facility to ensure the security of the building and all of its occupants.
- Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
- Maintains security of the premises and safety of individuals within and around premises through patrol, intervention, and performing security duties.
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
Benefits
- The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
