Security Guard (Part-Time: 32 hours/week) (Temporary Worker)

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a part-time Security Guard to patrol and safeguard parking garages while providing customer service. This position requires a high school diploma and offers a starting pay of $17.29 per hour with flexible shifts. Ideal candidates should have some experience in security and customer service.

Qualifications

• Up to one year of related experience including some security and customer service work.
• Ability to communicate in various languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas and secures doors and windows.
• Provides customer service and information to the public.
• Reports disturbances or suspicious circumstances.

Skills

Customer Service

Surveillance

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Position Summary

This is part-time (typically 32 hours/week) security and customer service work of routine difficulty in patrolling and safeguarding multiple parking garages and providing customer service and information to the public.

Position Summary

This is part-time (typically 32 hours/week) security and customer service work of routine difficulty in patrolling and safeguarding multiple parking garages and providing customer service and information to the public.

Starting pay is $17.29 per hour.

Responsibilities

An employee in this class is responsible for patrolling buildings and grounds to guard and prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Possible work shifts including assigned weekends and holidays are:

• From 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (First Shift)
• From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Second Shift)
• From 10:00 pm to 6:30 AM (Third Shift)
  
  

All work shifts are subject to change based on any changing needs for this part-time position.

Note

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This is a part-time "at-will" position and is not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Patrols an assigned area in and around City garages; secures doors and windows; reports fire hazards and other security issues
• Performs surveillance of City property by observing television monitors and responding to incidents observed
• Reports disturbances or suspicious circumstances which require police presence
• Operate communication systems, such as assigned radios and other security related equipment
• Writes incident reports as necessary on unusual security issues
• Provides customer service and information to the public
• Removes debris/cleans up any trash or materials which may create a safety hazard
• Performs related work as required
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Up to one (1) year of related experience including some security and customer service work.
• Must be able to work at least 32 hours per week from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Second Shift) and/or from 10:00 pm to 6:30 AM (Third Shift) for the currently available vacancies for this position.
• All work shifts are subject to change based on any changing needs for this part-time position.
• Required to work assigned weekends and holidays.
• If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior security guard and/or customer service experience, preferably for a government entity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook.
• The ability to communicate in various languages is a plus.
  
  

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

Employees will walk or stand for extended periods of time. The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available. 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.

How To Apply & Supplemental Information

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND THE HIRING AUTHORITY WILL CONTACT THOSE APPLICANTS WHOSE APPLICATION REFLECTS THE BEST MATCH OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

01

Do you currently work for the City of Fort Lauderdale? Please, indicate your current employment status with the City of Fort Lauderdale below. Please note that working for a different company or employer in Fort Lauderdale does not constitute being an employee of the City.

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Not a City Employee
  
  

02

What is the highest level of education you have obtained?

• High School, GED, or equivalent
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Graduate Degree
• None of the above
  
  

03

Do you possess prior experience working for a government entity?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you possess related security and customer service work experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Describe your prior security and customer service work experience, especially for a government entity . If none, enter "None".

06

Are you able to communicate in any languages other than English?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Describe your ability to communicate in any languages other than English. If none, enter, "None"

08

Workdays for this position will vary and may change if needed. All work shifts are subject to change and currently include either from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (First Shift), 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Second Shift), or from 10:00 pm to 6:30 AM (Third Shift). Are you willing and able to work at least one of these shifts, including training on any assigned shifts for several weeks prior to beginning your regularly assigned schedule?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Which of the following work shifts are you available to work at least 32 hours per week including assigned weekends and holidays? Select ALL shifts you are able to work (multiple selections may be made).

• From 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (First Shift)
• From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Second Shift)
• From 10:00 pm to 6:30 AM (Third Shift)
• None of the above
  
  

10

How many years of prior paid work experience do you have as a security guard?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-10 years
• 10 or more years
  
  

11

Are you Proficient with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Describe your proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. If none, enter "None".

13

Describe the most difficult situation you have encountered as a security guard, or in a similar role. What was the situation, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

14

What is your personal definition of excellent customer service?

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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