Municipal Security Officer - Part-Time

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Mesa seeks a part-time Municipal Security Officer responsible for ensuring safety at municipal facilities. The role involves patrolling, monitoring security systems, and responding to incidents. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a security officer, police officer, or military police officer.
• Successful completion of the Mesa Police Officer Recruit Academy.

Responsibilities

• Providing security at municipal facilities and surrounding premises.
• Patrolling and observing activities around City buildings.
• Writing clear, concise, and accurate reports.

Skills

Bilingual

Computer Data Entry

Report Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The current vacancy is for a part-time, benefited position. This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.
The starting salary may be set above the established minimum threshold, contingent upon level of education and relevant experience.

A Municipal Security Officer is responsible for providing security at municipal facilities and surrounding premises. The responsibilities include patrolling and observing the activities of persons in and around City buildings, grounds, and parking lots; and monitoring security systems, including Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), intrusion, fire, and duress alarms.

The work involves:

• responding to security situations and alarm calls
• assessing problems and bringing about a resolution
• manning a visitors' desk to prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas
• answering routine inquiries, logging entries, and directing visitors to appropriate areas
• escorting personnel from buildings after normal business hours
• performing security checks

A Municipal Security Officer enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and notifies proper authorities. Of utmost importance is the ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports that includes daily usage of a computer for preparation of logs and field contact reports of incidents that occur; operate a vehicle to patrol facilities at various locations; operate a magnetometer and screening equipment; complete criminal records check and Livescan (fingerprinting); and comprehend and make inferences from written materials in order to interpret and enforce rules, regulations, and City ordinances relating to municipal security. This class performs related duties as required.

The Municipal Security Officer is a civilian classification. The public contact component of the work requires exercising initiative, tact, and good judgment in resolving security issues. Duties are performed under guidelines set forth by department regulations and appropriate City ordinances. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments. Supervision is received from the Municipal Security Supervisor assigned to the Police Department. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. At least one year of experience as a security officer, police officer, or military police officer;OR successful completion of the Mesa Police Officer Recruit Academy.

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required. Successful completion of the field training program is required before assignment to a post.

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience with computer data entry, fingerprinting, and bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferred.http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3423.pdf