Security Officer

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety and security for visitors, clients, and employees across state facilities. You will conduct rounds, operate security devices, observe for threats, and respond to emergencies.

You will document incidents and assist in detaining trespassers when necessary. Ideal candidates have at least six months' security experience, training in security equipment, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities, or grounds from trespassing, theft, and other conditions.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in using security equipment and technology.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Enforces safety, security, and orderliness in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Makes regular rounds of buildings, units, and the perimeter to ensure that all is in order and that security devices on doors, windows, or gates are operable and secure.
• Observes individuals for suspicious or threatening behavior and de-escalates potentially sensitive situations. Anticipates the need for/requests higher level assistance.
• Detects, reports on, and responds to trespass, fire, theft, unauthorized visitors, or other safety and security hazards and emergencies. May locate and confiscate contraband and notify appropriate authorities.
• Assists in detaining trespassers, violators, and potential escapees until proper authorities arrive, and may assist in searching for missing residents.
• Uses security equipment and technology such as magnetometers, x-ray machines, remote access controls, and portable radios, and monitors and controls surveillance equipment such as cameras or alarm systems. Reviews footage for violations, accidents, or other unusual situations.
• Conducts routine drills such as fire or active shooter drills and inspects emergency equipment to ensure preparedness.
• Provides general information and direction to employees, patrons, and visitors to state facilities.
• Prepares logs and reports such as incident reports or shift activity logs.
• Uses computer software and automated information systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Completes patrol or other security duties by automobile or on foot; and may transport individuals within or outside of the assigned facilities and grounds.
• May dispatch calls which includes receiving calls and obtaining and disseminating information internally or externally, as appropriate, based on the nature of the call.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Security procedures

Patrol & monitoring

Emergency response

Written reports

Driver's license

Education

Security training coursework

Narrative report writing training

Tools

Security equipment

CCTV/surveillance systems

Report writing software

Job description

Summary Statement

The DOL Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of visitors, clients, and employees. This includes monitoring and protecting state property from trespass, fire, theft, and other hazards.

Summary Statement

The DOL Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of visitors, clients, and employees. This includes monitoring and protecting state property from trespass, fire, theft, and other hazards.

Essential Functions

• Enforces safety, security, and orderliness in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Makes regular rounds of buildings, units, and the perimeter to ensure that all is in order and that security devices on doors, windows, or gates are operable and secure.
• Observes individuals for suspicious or threatening behavior and de-escalates potentially sensitive situations. Anticipates the need for/requests higher level assistance.
• Detects, reports on, and responds to trespass, fire, theft, unauthorized visitors, or other safety and security hazards and emergencies. May locate and confiscate contraband and notify appropriate authorities.
• A ssists in detaining trespassers, violators, and potential escapees until proper authorities arrive, and may assist in searching for missing residents.
• Uses security equipment and technology such as magnetometers, x-ray machines, remote access controls, and portable radios, and monitors and controls surveillance equipment such as cameras or alarm systems. Reviews footage for violations, accidents, or other unusual situations.
• Conducts routine drills such as fire or active shooter drills and inspects emergency equipment to ensure preparedness.
• Provides general information and direction to employees, patrons, and visitors to state facilities.
• Prepares logs and reports such as incident reports or shift activity logs.
• Uses computer software and automated information systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Completes patrol or other security duties by automobile or on foot; and may transport individuals within or outside of the assigned facilities and grounds.
• May dispatch calls which includes receiving calls and obtaining and disseminating information internally or externally, as appropriate, based on the nature of the call.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Performs other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Security Officer

• Six months' experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities, or grounds from trespassing, theft, and other conditions.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in using security equipment and technology.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.