Security Officer

Security Officer

The Glendale Police Department is seeking interested candidates for the position of Security Officer. All communication, including testing invitations, will be sent by email. Please be sure to use a valid email address on your application and check your email regularly.

This recruitment process will be used to fill full-time contract and regular-status Security Officer positions with the Glendale Police Department. Contract positions are one-year terms. The benefits offered with contract positions are medical, sick time, and ASRS retirement. As vacancies occur, contract employees may have the opportunity to move to regular-status positions with full City benefits.

Provides security for City facilities, enforces rules and regulations and answers questions and provides information to the public.

Duties may vary depending on assignment :

• Requires driving to City buildings, parking areas and grounds in designated areas to observe unusual behavior and to prevent vandalism.
• Observes CCTV's and Access Control Monitors from a Security Monitoring Center
• Enforces established rules and regulations and answers questions and provides information to the public.
• Observes activities at assigned locations and notifies the Police Department of any emergencies or suspicious activity.
• Performs customer service assistance such as locating and / or directing people at City facilities.
• Investigates and resolves customer security related complaints.
• Analyzes customer service needs and provides reports to supervisor for evaluation.
• Operates portable radio and / or phone to maintain contact with Public Safety.
• Records and reports deficiencies related to the facilities assigned, such as safety hazards and security lighting.
• Receives and investigates security related complaints.
• Analyzes and reacts to emergency situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Two years of experience as a security officer, police officer, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of : Industrial security practices Electronic security alarms and systems

Skill in : Analyzing and reacting to emergency situations

Ability to : Handle encounters with irate or hostile individuals Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions or behaviors Develop and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public Effectively communicate orally and in writing

Special Requirements :

Valid Arizona driver's license. May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Extensive walking or sitting depending on assignment.