Security Worker II

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dayton is seeking a Security Guard to safeguard water facilities, grounds, and restricted areas. The role includes operating the Ottawa Yards Security Booth to screen vehicles, visitors, vendors, and contractors, and enforcing security policies and safety regulations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Background checks and drug/nicotine testing are requirements for employment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard Department of Water facilities, equipment, grounds, and restricted areas against damage and loss.
• Operate the Ottawa Yards Security Booth to screen vehicles, visitors, vendors, and contractors entering and leaving the site.
• Enforce facility security policies, procedures, access requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
• Conduct routine and random security support and patrol of water facilities, grounds, restricted areas, and other designated City property to identify security concerns, suspicious activity, unauthorized access, and safety hazards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Examination Date

REVISED - Week of November 30, 2026

Civil Service Board Office

371 West Second Street, Lower Level

Dayton, Ohio 45402

*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safeguarding Department of Water facilities, equipment, grounds, and restricted areas against damage and loss.Operates the Ottawa Yards Security Booth to screen vehicles, visitors, vendors, and contractors entering and leavingthe site.Enforces facility security policies, procedures, access requirements, and applicable safety regulations.Conducts routine and random security support and patrol of water facilities, grounds, restricted areas, and other designated City property to identify security concerns, suspicious activity, unauthorized access, and safety hazards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).

Experience

• Must have one (1) year of experience as a security guard;
• OR
• One year of experience as a Security Worker I with the City of Dayton.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Promotional Qualifications

Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 112 (Wage) or below, pay grade 22 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

Background Check

A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.