Security Officer I #259111

Job Description

Job Description

Program : Security

Department : Facilities

Reports to : Facilities Supervisor

Compensation : $21.00-$23.75 per hour, plus $0.75 per hour Shift Differential Premium for hours worked on weekends, $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 2pm-10pm and$1.75 per hour for hours worked between 10pm-6am

Schedule : Wednesday-Sunday 2 : 00pm -10 : 00pm

Status : 100%, Full Time, Non-Exempt, Union

Probation : 90 days

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Center’s Mission :

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Facilities Department is a team of employees responsible for the safety, security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the Centers’ ten locations throughout the Los Angeles area. These facilities cover a wide variety of uses including medical facilities, residential facilities, community rooms, theatres, offices, industrial kitchens, and a coffee shop. The Facilities Department is a great team with hardworking people who enjoy maintaining a wonderful atmosphere for clients and staff who are looking for a community to belong to.

JOB SUMMARY : The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment on Center premises. The Security Officer is relied upon for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, staff, clients, volunteers, visitors, and other people and property on Center grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ensure that the grounds and facilities are safe and secure for staff and clients.
• Check email and activity logs daily for departmental updates.
• Enforce the Los Angeles LGBT Center policy and procedures.
• Complete hourly patrol route assignments through campus grounds and parking lot. Report suspicious activities, property damage, and safety hazards to dispatch, supervision, and management.
• Respond promptly to incidents of fire alarms, panic buttons and disturbances communicated by the Security Officer II position.
• Escort disruptive individuals off the property. Coordinate with additional security personnel, supervisors, managers, or law enforcement if the situation escalates.
• Provide assistance to local law enforcement and emergency services.
• Ensure all buildings are clear of occupants after closing by conducting thorough checks of all rooms, including bathrooms and office spaces.
• Check and lock all doors, parking lots & driveways, turn off fans, lights, and all-day use equipment, activate alarm systems and secure building.
• Complete daily activity report, incident reports or other paperwork before end of shift.
• Participate in security training programs and stay updated on campus policy and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org