Security Guard - Overnight

Licenses or Certifications:

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THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT SHIFT POSITION

Must be able to perform the physical essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations:

Employment Application:

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required.
You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Military / Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Criminal Background Check:
This position requires a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification:
This position is classified as NON- EXEMPT.

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and in excess of a 40-hour work week as dictated by business and security needs.

Additional Information:
This position is an essential position. This means that the Top Candidate who, by virtue of their presence, specialized function or necessary skills, are essential to meeting the business or certain operational needs and are therefore required to report to duty. The Security Guard position with the Building Services Department is considered an essential employee during the COVID-19 pandemic event and as such is required to continue to report to their normal work location and perform the essentials functions of their position during the COVID-19 pandemic event.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

Preferred Experience:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Picks up stolen property and handle loss and found items.

• Operates, repairs, and maintains equipment/reports maintenance problems.

• Provides delivery/courier services

• Conducts safety inspection of ,facilities, i.e., fire extinguishers, life/safety equipment, etc.

• Performs situation assessments and investigate work incidents

• Identifies, assists, and gives clearance to entering patrons

• Provides security and assistance to the public and various law enforcement agencies

• Issues parking citations

• Administers first aid

• Provides training

• Conducts security patrols at locations, parking lots/garages, and surrounding areas for unsafe conditions and reports them as necessary.

• Responds to fire alarms, security alarms, and accidents – contacts appropriate emergency personnel.

• Investigates disturbances and in the event of an emergency, maintains order and safety of occupants.

• Provides customer service and acts as a source of information and assistance to inform the public of information regarding Library services, programming, policy and regulations.

• Anticipates, de-escalates, and solves problems and/or provides reports to appropriate agency.

• Monitors welfare of security personnel working after-hours, overnight, and at remote assignments.

• Provides direction and training to security personnel, contract employees, and other City departments regarding Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and other training areas.

• Issues and enforces Criminal Trespass Notices for violations and determines if police assistance is needed.

• Completes and maintains incident reports and other routine documentation.

• Directs traffic and provides crowd control and security services for after-hours events held by internal and external customers.

• Transports and safeguards cash pick up and drop offs at all locations.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.