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Security Officer
Summary:
Patrols the Ohio Historical Society, the Ohio Village, and the warehouse complex and respond to alarms. Works at the Security Control Desk and monitors the fire and intrusion systems for several historic sites and museums. May serve as the shift supervisor, and will function under general supervision from the Security Supervisor or the Chief of Security & Safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains security of grounds, buildings, and persons by conducting rounds and making security & safety tours; secures doors, windows, gates, and equipment.
- Monitors fire and intrusion alarm systems.
- Dispatches security officers to respond to alarm situations.
- Answers telephones, transmits and receives radio messages.
- Checks incoming or outgoing persons for proper authorization to enter or leave the building.
- Provides emergency first aid when necessary.
- Reports, documents, routes and/or provides information; makes recommendations regarding security or safety conditions; provides information to and/or summons authorities when appropriate.
- Observes and reports weather conditions; completes security reports and logs.
- Conducts investigations and inspections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent plus, completion of an appropriate Peace Officers Training Program or equivalent in work experience. Plus one to three years security and formal training experience required.
Certificates and/or Licensure:
Current certificate of training in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR or equivalent. Valid Ohio driver's license.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write copy and record information and figures accurately and clearly. Must have sufficient communication skills to communicate effectively and prepare satisfactory reports.
Mathematical Skills:
Requires basic mathematical skills.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of operation of computers and common security equipment.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to deal with a variety of variables in unfamiliar context. Ability to recognize and respond to unusual conditions or security problems and situations.
Physical Demands:
Requires prolonged walking or standing, bending, stooping, squatting, stretching. Periodic lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination in utilizing radios and keyboards. Requires ability to work under high stress emergency situations or among visitors/staff with illnesses. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for extended periods of time. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires ability to work irregular hours and deal with a variety of individuals.
Work Environment:
Exposure to indoor/outdoor conditions of heat, cold wetness, dust, rain, snow. Requires ability to work alone for long, varied and/or rotating hours and shifts; indoors or outdoors, under varying climatic conditions, and in isolation.
Job Code:
Posting Date: 9/11/2007
Created Date: 7/8/2006
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revision Date:
Salary Grade: 3
Market Research Date: 7/8/2006
The Ohio Historical Society
Human Resources Department
1982 Velma Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211-2497
Fax: 614/297-2293
E-mail: applicant@ohiohistory.org
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