311S - Security Guard PT
Title: 311S - Security Guard PT
Organization: Police: Administration
Department: Police Administration
Location: Police
Rate of Pay: $13.00
Job Summary
Under general supervision of a Security Supervisor and/or Police Sergeant, this class is responsible for securing facilities and maintaining order on city property by setting alarms, making rounds, monitoring parking areas, managing noise levels, and assisting citizens. The class works according to set procedures under general supervision.
Competencies
Effective Communication
Trust
Time Management
Ethical Practice
Customer Service
Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills
• Patrols specified areas such as city buildings, parks and trails on foot, motor vehicle or other means.
• Locks and unlocks doors to facilities, and arms or disarms facility alarm.
• Monitors and secures parking lot and surrounding areas.
• Controls the noise level and undesired behavior within a facility.
• Communicates with the public regarding policies and hours.
• Turns computers and appliances on and off.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.
Minimum Education & Experience
High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience.
Special Certifications & Licenses
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Texas Level II non-commissioned license preferred.
Independence & Judgement
Minimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems; situations outside the instructions are referred to the supervisor or lead worker.
Initiative & Ingenuity
Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: don't have to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor. Occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.
Supervisory & Responsibility
Does not supervise
Financial Responsibility
Does not deal with money
Level & Frequency of Outside Contact
Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.
Physical Demands
Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. Light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.
Responsibility for Equipment & Property
Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.
Working Conditions
Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
This position is not eligible for benefits.
EEOC Statements
The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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Organization: Police: Administration
Department: Police Administration
Location: Police
Rate of Pay: $13.00
Job Summary
Under general supervision of a Security Supervisor and/or Police Sergeant, this class is responsible for securing facilities and maintaining order on city property by setting alarms, making rounds, monitoring parking areas, managing noise levels, and assisting citizens. The class works according to set procedures under general supervision.
Competencies
Effective Communication
Trust
Time Management
Ethical Practice
Customer Service
Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills
• Patrols specified areas such as city buildings, parks and trails on foot, motor vehicle or other means.
• Locks and unlocks doors to facilities, and arms or disarms facility alarm.
• Monitors and secures parking lot and surrounding areas.
• Controls the noise level and undesired behavior within a facility.
• Communicates with the public regarding policies and hours.
• Turns computers and appliances on and off.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.
Minimum Education & Experience
High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience.
Special Certifications & Licenses
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Texas Level II non-commissioned license preferred.
Independence & Judgement
Minimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems; situations outside the instructions are referred to the supervisor or lead worker.
Initiative & Ingenuity
Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: don't have to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor. Occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.
Supervisory & Responsibility
Does not supervise
Financial Responsibility
Does not deal with money
Level & Frequency of Outside Contact
Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.
Physical Demands
Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. Light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.
Responsibility for Equipment & Property
Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.
Working Conditions
Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
This position is not eligible for benefits.
EEOC Statements
The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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