Security Officer - Sheriff

US Lawns; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

US Lawns in Cumberland County, PA is seeking a Security Officer to protect county buildings and grounds, assist the public, and support deputies. The role involves access control, video surveillance, screening at entry points, and after-hours patrols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, prefer 1 year security experience, be willing to obtain AED/CPR and Passive Restraint Training, hold a valid PA driver’s license, and react quickly to disturbances. Training and shift work are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be able to react quickly in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak.
• Willing to obtain AED Certification Adult/Child, Infant CPR/First Aid, and Passive Restraint Training after hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages access control and video surveillance systems and related hardware; reviews and generates logs as needed.
• Performs security screening at entrances for the public and staff; assists deputies and conducts roving patrols after hours.
• Maintains detailed logs of after-hours events and monitors after-hours access to ensure safety.
• Interacts with the public and county agencies, providing guidance during normal operations and emergencies.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and training as directed.
• Performs other job duties as required; may be on-call or work varying shifts.
• Works in environments with potential disruptive individuals.

Skills

Quick reaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Security Officer will ensure the safety and security of buildings and ground for County employees and the general public.

Position Code: SE3001

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.

Responsibilities

• Possesses a detailed working knowledge of the access control and video surveillance software and hardware as well as the x-ray and magnetometer equipment and makes programming changes and reviews and generates logs and video as needed
• Performs security screening procedures of the public and staff at ingress and egress points in the secure County buildings when open to the public as prescribed by County Ordinance 93-7, assists Deputies at security stations as needed, and performs roving building patrols of prescribed buildings to ensure security after public hours
• Creates detailed logs of all after hours events, controls after hours ingress and egress security screening and monitors employee after hours access in various buildings to maintain safety and security, and reports criminal/mischievous behavior and mechanical issues appropriately
• Directly interacts with public and all county agencies/departments and answers questions from both and provides direction both during the course of normal business and during emergencies
• Attends meetings, seminars, and training as directed
• Performs other job related duties as required
• Subject to working shifts or on-call as schedule warrants
• Works in conditions of potential outbursts of disruptive individuals

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer one year of security experience
• Must be willing to obtain the following certifications after hire: AED Certification Adult/Child, Infant CPR/First Aid, and Passive Restraint Training
• Must have a valid PA Driver's License
• Must be able to physically and mentally react quickly in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance