Facility Maintenance - Part Time Safety

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Allen County is seeking a part-time Security and Information Officer to monitor and secure public areas inside the building and surrounding perimeter. You will support safety for employees and visitors under the Operations Manager, with duties including incident reporting and coordination with local authorities when needed.

The role requires vigilance, confidentiality, and the ability to use radio communications; CPR/AED certification is required or may be obtained.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of security or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence collection and preservation techniques.
• Ability to manage potentially violent individuals calmly and decisively.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of County and City information.
• Proficient use of a 2-way radio.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or pending.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and secure all hallways and public areas within the building.
• Watch security checkpoints and the building perimeter for threats.
• Ensure the safety of employees and visitors during operating hours and secure the building nightly.
• Observe and report suspicious activity to the Operations Manager.
• Prepare detailed incident reports promptly.
• Validate County employee parking and document accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Observation & surveillance

Conflict de-escalation

Confidentiality

CPR/AED certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

First Aid familiarity

Job description

Allen County

Job Descriptions

SECURITY AND INFORMATION OFFICER

Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification/Level: Part-Time Date: 08/2019

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Security and Information Officer is responsible for monitoring and securing all public areas throughout the building and around the perimeter to ensure the safety of employees and visitors to the building. This position is not covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions

• Monitors and secures all hallways and public areas throughout the building
• Monitors security checkpoints throughout the building and around the perimeter of the building.
• Ensures the safety and security of employees during operating hours and confirms the building is secured every evening.
• Observes and monitors the general public entering and exiting the building and surrounding areas.
• Reports any suspicious activity to the Allen County/Fort Wayne City Policy and/or the Operations Manager.
• Prepares detailed incident reports and promptly reports incidents to the Operations Manager.
• Validates approved County employee parking and submits documentation to the Operations Manager.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience in security or law enforcement preferred
• Knowledge and ability to apply evidence collection and preservation techniques
• Ability to deal with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations with swiftness, rationality and authoritative action
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all County and City information
• Ability to use a 2-way radio
• Ability to become certified in CPR/AED and First Aid

Personal Work Relationships

The Security and Information Officer maintains frequent contact with the public and other County and City employees.

Working Conditions

The Security and Information Officer performs work that requires frequent standing and sitting, with some walking and the ability to move about freely. Some lifting of up to twenty pounds, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, typing, attention to detail, monitoring of equipment, detailed inspection and proofreading exist. The Security and Information Officer is sometimes exposed to dangerous equipment, extreme temperatures, chemicals and noise.

Supervision

None

Licensing

Valid CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

Immediate Supervisor

Operations Manager

Hours

Hours vary; 20-28 hours/week

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.