Security Officer

County of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Lancaster is seeking a Security/Control Room position responsible for maintaining facility security and overseeing the Central Control Room to ensure smooth employee and resident movement while monitoring video feeds.

The role requires adherence to security procedures, the ability to work weekends/holidays, and a clean background as part of County policy; driving license is noted in qualifications and PA regulatory references apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful public situations.
• Able to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional manner.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document incidents related to facility security.
• Operate Central Control room ensuring that all employee/resident movement is fluid and efficient.
• Monitor video surveillance.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures related to facility security guidelines.
• Account for keys issued and routinely check doors to ensure they are locked and unobstructed.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts, as needed.

Skills

Observation skills

Report writing

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Confidential information handling

Timely response

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

Starting Compensation:
$49,732.80/Annually

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JOB SUMMARY

• This position will be responsible for monitoring the overall security of the facility while at the same time operating the Central Control Room, ensuring that all employee/resident movement is fluid/efficient and monitoring video surveillance.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Shift Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Observe and document incidents related to facility security.
• Operate Central Control room ensuring that all employee/resident movement is fluid and efficient.
• Monitor video surveillance.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures related to facility security guidelines.
• Account for keys issued and routinely check doors to ensure they are locked and unobstructed.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION S

• In accordance with PA Code 3800.55h, applicants must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful public situations.
• Able to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional manner.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Good organizational skills
• Dependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.
• Able to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to produce high volumes of work with minimal errors.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Clean criminal record, FBI Clearance, and child abuse record.
• Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature.
• Walking 5% of the time
• Sitting 95% of the time
• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.