SECURITY OFFICER ~ FULL TIME

The County Of Adams; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The County Of Adams in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard the Adams County Courthouse and county offices. The role uses access control, metal detectors, X-ray machines, and monitors alarm systems and CCTV.

Candidates must have at least five years of police or security officer experience, pass pre-employment screening, and hold a valid driver's license; LEOSA license preferred. This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a certified police officer or licensed security officer.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, criminal background check, and possess handgun qualification.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard Adams County Courthouse and affiliate offices, its assets, employees, and the public.
• Operate access control equipment, metal detectors, X-ray machines, and monitor alarms and CCTV to maintain safety.

Skills

Security officer experience

Access control

Pre-employment screening

Tools

X-ray machines

Metal detectors

CCTV systems

Job description

SECURITY OFFICER ~ FULL TIME

Full Time Gettysburg, PA, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1989

This position is responsible for the safeguarding and security of the Adams County Courthouse and affiliate County offices, its assets, employees, and members of the public. This is accomplished through the use of access control equipment such as: metal detectors, X-ray machines, and by monitoring the alarm systems and closed circuit cameras. This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a certified military or civilian police officer OR licensed Security Officer (Act 120, Act 2, Act 235, Florida Class D & G or similar).


• The ability to successfully complete pre-employment physical and drug screening test, criminal background check, and minimum qualification with issued semi-automatic handgun is required.

License(s) and Certification(s):

• Valid Driver's License


• Lethal weapons training - prior law enforcement, military or equivalent


• Valid Pennsylvania or Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) license to carry firearms permit (may be acquired within the first month of employment)


• CPR training and First Aid (can be obtained after date of hire)


• Required by CJIS to pass all initial and future security clearances.

Required Documentation:

• Cover Letter


• Resume (if applying through Indeed, please merge the documents into one to upload)


• Online Application, including the profile portion of the Career Center

Applications will NOT be considered without all required documentation.

Compensation: $17.90 / hour minimum to start
Job Closes: Posted until filled

Detailed Job Description is attached.

EOE/M/F/V/D