Safety and Security - Security Officer 2nd Shift

Colonial Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Security Officer for the 2nd shift at Pittsburgh Water facilities, including the Water Treatment Plant. You will monitor, patrol, and enforce security protocols to safeguard personnel and property, with responsibilities spanning visitor control, alarm responses, and emergency support.

The role requires vigilance, knowledge of security procedures, and ability to work with vendors and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two (2) years security experience preferred.
• Must obtain ACT 235 within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforce security regulations and respond to incidents as first responders.
• Conduct routine checks of facilities and offices during rounds.
• Protect personnel and property from injury, loss or damage due to security events.
• Manage entry control, visitor badges, and escort restricted individuals.
• Maintain high security levels and assist in emergency situations.

Skills

Security policies

Local law

Protocol adherence

Technology basics

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years security experience (preferred)

ACT 235 certification within 1 year

Tools

Security systems

Surveillance systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Security Officer – 2nd Shift

Department: Safety and Security

Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Rate: $22.50

Pay Grade: 2

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Under the supervision of the Security Coordinator, the Security Officer will be responsible for monitoring, patrolling, and enforcing security protocols at assigned Pittsburgh Water facilities including the Water Treatment Plant and ancillary facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce regulations designed to prevent breaches of security; exercise judgment and use discretion in deciding first response tactics.
• Perform routine checks of offices, laboratories, corridors, parking lots, storage sites, and other such locations, as appropriate for each round.
• Perform all necessary services to ensure the safety and protection of facility personnel and property against injury, loss, or damage from preventable causes, including, but not limited to, fire, trespass, civil disturbance, theft, acts of terrorism and sabotage.
• Open, close, and secure windows and doors; check vaults, cabinets and security doors, as applicable.
• Oversee visitor management at assigned Pittsburgh Water facilities; verification of visitors’ identification and assignment of visitor badges; screening suspicious visitors, solicitors, and escorting banned visitors from Pittsburgh Water property.
• Provide and maintain a high level of security in and around the buildings, and as necessary, assist in emergency management situations, acts of terrorism, bomb threats, internal disorder, civilian demonstrations, or other criminal acts which adversely affect employee security and/or safety, property, and the general public lawfully in the building or on the grounds.
• Comply with established procedures pertaining to lost and found articles.
• Assist with traffic operations at Pittsburgh Water facilities to control the flow of traffic.
• Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, as well as motorized patrol (in Pittsburgh Water provided patrol vehicles); respond to fire, intrusion, and other alarms; answer service calls and document all reports of crime, security violations, or incidents; provide emergency first aid and escorts; assist with emergency evacuations; and manage vehicle check points and conduct inspections.
• Comply with all legal requirements.
• Other related duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of large-scale security policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of security best practices and local law.
• Ability to follow protocol and procedures.
• Basic technology skills including security systems, surveillance systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Sound judgement, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, ethical, and reliable.
• Ability to work with employees, contractors, and vendors at all levels.
• Ability to maintain CPR/First Aid certification - training provided by Pittsburgh Water upon hire.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended amounts of time and perform moderately heavy laboring work.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.

• High School Diploma, or diploma from an accredited vocational school, or General Educational Development (GED) certificate or equivalent.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of experience working in the security field or a background in law enforcement or Armed forces.
• Must meet criteria and obtain ACT 235 (with or without firearms) within one year of hire. Pittsburgh Water will cover costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the ACT 235 certification.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must present a current, valid Class C (Class 1) PA Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at the time of application or prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment.

Applicant must have permanent residency within one of the following Pennsylvania counties at the time of appointment and remain a resident within one of the noted counties throughout employment with the Pittsburgh Water: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Indiana, Washington, or Westmoreland.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / RECEIVED

No direct reports / Will receive supervision directly from the Security Coordinator.

The employee is expected to be able to work with little to no supervision at times and adhere to all reporting requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 operate a pickup truck or related equipment as needed; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and see, talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on even and uneven surfaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and work in loud conditions with vibrations, traffic, mechanical, chemical, fire, and explosive risks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception.

CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a loud or moderate noise level in the work environment. May perform work outdoors under extreme weather. The employee may be exposed to confined, high spaces, like erect scaffolding; loud conditions with vibrations, traffic, mechanical, chemical, fire, and explosive risks; and odors, dusts, fumes, mists, poor ventilation, and gases which may require a respirator.

Availability to work all three shifts (7:00am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 11:00pm, 11:00pm - 7:00am), as well as weekends, and holidays. Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours and/or recalled during emergency situations or other extensive periods.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Employment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by Pittsburgh Water's examining physician.

DRUG TESTING

Employment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to randomized drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and for reasonable suspicion.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Ability to successfully pass a thorough investigation consisting of a criminal history check, verification of prior employment and performance, reference, and credentials checks, and in some cases credit history.

Applicants are subject to a System for Award Management (SAM) or any successor system search as maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure compliance with federal procurement and non-procurement programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Pittsburgh Water is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected statuses, including, but not limited to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, or veteran status. Pittsburgh Water is committed to providing candidates with reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities during our recruiting process; if you need assistance, please contact us at [e-mail] or 412-255-8800.