Security Officer
- Summary
The King County Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking experienced professional security officers to join their security team that provides physical building security, building access and control, emergency dispatch center, and lost and found. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill immediate term-limited temporary positions to work a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
JOB DUTIES:
In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate at a minimum will demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Safeguard County property against damage or loss; enforce building operation and safety regulations, and control ingress and egress of assigned County premises.
- Make security checks of assigned premises, check doors, windows, and building perimeters and write reports of criminal activity and unusual or unsafe conditions.
- Safeguard County employees and authorized persons and occasionally provide security escort service to County employees to ensure their safety.
- Handle disturbances, unruly or threatening persons, remove trespassers or unauthorized individuals from assigned County premises.
- Coordinate with local Police to remove or detain hostile or aggressive individuals threatening the public, County employees or property.
- Staff security desks and maintain a log of all activity on a given shift, monitor building fire alarm systems, monitor and operate CCTV surveillance systems, monitor duress alarms, operate Access Control computer systems and dispatch Facilities and Court Security Officers via Radio.
- Evaluate observed or reported incidents, prepare accurate, comprehensive, incident reports, service reports and provide documentation of problems and security concerns.
- Perform after-hours weapons screening duties in Courthouses; handle after-hours building emergency repair requests, in coordination with the Duty Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- One (1) year of professional, paid security experience.
- An effective communication style and the ability to synthesize complex ideas and concepts effectively in a variety of settings with a diverse audience.
- Customer focus in building and maintaining positive internal and external client relationships including elected officials.
- Demonstrated adherence to organizational core values and ethical behavior on and off the job.
- Ability to routinely exercise good judgment - can quickly asses a situation and respond in a reasonable way within applicable policies and procedures.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- High School Diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of a public safety academy.
- Prior military police service.
- Knowledge of defensive tactics and use of force, and criminal and civil legal protections for persons and property.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit a King County application form (electronic or paper). We encourage you to also submit a resume and cover letter.
Our subject matter experts will carefully review all application materials. You may be contacted immediately for an oral interview.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
This position is represented by the King County Security Guild.
This position is designated as mission critical - employees who provide for and maintain the essential functions of county services.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license, or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner in a variety of County vehicles.
Must successfully pass a thorough Facilities Management Division and Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) background investigations, and a pre-employment physical examination.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Elvie Valasote at 206-477-9449 or elvira.valasote@kingcounty.gov.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
The King County Sheriff’s Office offers competitive wages and a generous benefit package that includes fully-paid premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their dependents. We also provide fully paid premiums for basic life and disability insurance, a generous vacation and sick leave program, and membership in Washington State's LEOFF or PERS retirement plan. For professional staff, we also offer a free Metro bus pass and flexible work schedules at many of our worksites.
More information about employee benefits is available on the county’s website at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/benefits/YourKingCountyBenefits.aspx