Security Officer

Security of County Offices, employees and patrons utilizing County facilities. Operates metal detectors and x-ray equipment. The Security Officer is responsible for pick-up and delivery of bank deposits for various offices. They are also responsible for distribution of pay checks. The Security Officer patrols hallways, stairways and outside grounds of County buildings. He reports any unusual incidents. The Security Officer is responsible for responding to medical emergencies and panic alarms. He/she determines the problem and uses all means necessary to resolve the problem.

**12:00 AM to 8:00 AM**

• Opening/Closing of facility;
• Regular interior/exterior patrols of facility;
• Assist and direct visitors, as needed;
• Other, related duties as may be required;
• Pickup/delivery of deposits for timely and safe arrival County offices;
• Prompt delivery and proper receipt of deposits;
• Prevention of incidents;
• Control of County buildings, providing safety to parking lots, and perimeter;
• Prompt handling of disputes;
• Prevention of incidents;
• Security system operation/CCTV;
• Effective operation of metal detector and X-ray equipment;.
• Effective teamwork with Sheriff's Office;
• Proper documentation of incidents;
• Schedule may include weekends and holidays;
• The Security Department operates 24/7-365.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED;
• Valid PA driver's license;
• No record of criminal convictions;
• Prior experience in security or law enforcement recommended;
• Must be willing to take mandatory defense tactics training classes;
• Ability to complete: C.P.R training, A.E.D training.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Ability to conduct foot patrol both interior and exterior.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Ability to work under all types of weather.