Public Facility Security & Events Aide

City of Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Oakland is seeking a Facility Security Assistant to help safeguard public buildings, parks, and facilities used by staff and visitors. This entry-level role provides exposure to community programs and events in Oakland, and offers opportunities to develop security and customer service skills.

The position supports security operations, performs checks, opens and closes facilities, and assists with setup for events.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• One year of general work experience with the public.
• Valid California Driver's License or ability to travel to various locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing facility usage and security oversight by enforcing rules and regulations established by facility and contracted terms of agreement for facility usage (i.e. hours of event, alcohol usage, requesting uninvited guests to leave), and reporting major problems as needed.
• Performing routine and special security checks; opening and closing facilities; monitoring people entering or leaving the property after regular operating hours
• Preparing facility for special event or rental, reviewing facility checklist prior to renting.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down tables and kitchen and vacuuming carpets prior to event; checking facility and bathrooms for cleanliness and supplies; emptying trash and litter containers.
• Arranging equipment and furniture; performing set-up for scheduled activities; securing building.
• Maintaining scheduled office hours, answering phones, responding to the public regarding facility usage; working assigned shifts, which can include nights, holidays and weekends.
• Lifting heavy furniture and equipment for facility set up and usage.
• Observing and enforcing safety standards and security requirements; identifying existing and potential hazards.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Building & Maintaining Relationships

Customer Focus

Fact Finding

General Physical Ability

Manual Dexterity

Oral Communication

Professional Impact

Professional & Technical Expertise

Reading Comprehension

Safety Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

City of Oakland is seeking a Facility Security Assistant to help safeguard public buildings, parks, and facilities used by staff and visitors. This entry-level role provides exposure to community programs and events in Oakland, and offers opportunities to develop security and customer service skills.

The position supports security operations, performs checks, opens and closes facilities, and assists with setup for events.