Security Guard - Perquimans JDC

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North Carolina

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

North Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks temporary full-time Security Guards (S) for its Juvenile Justice facilities. You will monitor access, patrol interior and exterior areas, operate surveillance equipment, and respond to emergencies to safeguard staff, youth, and the public.

Work hours vary by facility; candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. Applicants will be evaluated under the Merit-Based Recruitment Plan; salary will reflect qualifications

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) required.
  • Protective, security and public contact work in State facilities.
  • Experience patrolling interior/exterior and monitoring alarms.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the safety of the public, staff, students, and others by enforcing rules of conduct.
  • Monitoring access to areas; controlling traffic of people and vehicles to prevent overcrowding, traffic or parking congestion and other hazardous incidents.
  • Providing general information to the public regarding exhibits, programs, special activities and/or directions.
  • Checking location and use of emergency alarms and equipment, executing the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency; and maintaining daily records and reports.
  • Ability to use security equipment (e.g., radios, switchboards/phones, flashlights, fire extinguishers, surveillance cameras, alarm panels, card access, or other electronic security systems).
  • Ability to patrol, monitor, and guard assigned area.
  • Ability to respond quickly and properly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public to provide assistance and relay information.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Employees perform related duties as required.
  • Employees operate within specified rules and regulations and receive their work assignments from a higher-level supervisor.

Job description

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Security Guard (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth.

We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Youth and Families!

The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This job posting covers multiple TEMPORARY full-time positions that are located in our YDC/JDC facilities.

While the positions will be providing services for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Juvenile Justice, successful candidates will be hired through Temporary Solutions. These positions provide protective, security and public contact work in the operation of a State facility. Work in this class involves the responsibility for monitoring assigned areas for possible violation of laws and regulations, and patrolling property to guard property against fire, damage, and theft. Work in this class involves providing physical security through patrols of the interior and exterior of facilities, observing the activities of persons, using electronic security/surveillance systems, and reporting unusual, suspect, or hazardous activities/situations.

Job responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited, to the following:
  • Ensuring the safety of the public, staff, students, and others by enforcing rules of conduct.
  • Monitoring access to areas; controlling traffic of people and vehicles to prevent overcrowding, traffic or parking congestion and other hazardous incidents.
  • Providing general information to the public regarding exhibits, programs, special activities and/or directions.
  • Checking location and use of emergency alarms and equipment, executing the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency; and maintaining daily records and reports.
  • Ability to use security equipment (e.g., radios, switchboards/phones, flashlights, fire extinguishers, surveillance cameras, alarm panels, card access, or other electronic security systems).
  • Ability to patrol, monitor, and guard assigned area.
  • Ability to respond quickly and properly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public to provide assistance and relay information.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Employees perform related duties as required.
  • Employees operate within specified rules and regulations and receive their work assignments from a higher-level supervisor.
Work Schedule:

Work hours will vary depending on the facility that they are hired for. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.

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