Security Officer I 259128

Position: Security Officer I #259128

Program: Security

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Security Supervisor

Schedule: Flexible Schedule

Compensation: $21.00$23.75 per hour plus $0.75 per hour Shift Differential Premium for hours worked on weekends $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 2pm10pm and $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 10pm6am

Status: 100 FullTime NonExempt Union

Probation: 90 days

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life and LongTerm Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program and 403(b) Retirement Plan

CENTERS MISSION: Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy equal and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Facilities Department is a team of employees responsible for the safety security maintenance and cleanliness of the Centers ten locations throughout the Los Angeles area. These facilities cover a wide variety of uses including medical facilities residential facilities community rooms theatres offices industrial kitchens and a coffee shop. The Facilities Department is a great team with hardworking people who enjoy maintaining a wonderful atmosphere for clients and staff who are looking for a community to belong to.

JOB SUMMARY: The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment on Center premises. The Security Officer is relied upon for the protection safeguarding and security of assets staff clients volunteers visitors and other people and property on Center grounds.

of Role ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

70 Security Operations

Ensure that the grounds and facilities are safe and secure for staff and clients.

Enforce the Los Angeles LGBT Center policy and procedures.

Complete hourly patrol route assignments through campus grounds and parking lot. Report suspicious activities property damage and safety hazards to dispatch supervision and management.

Respond promptly to incidents of fire alarms panic buttons and disturbances communicated by the Security Officer II position.

Escort disruptive individuals off the property. Coordinate with additional security personnel supervisors managers or law enforcement if the situation escalates.

Provide assistance to local law enforcement and emergency services.

Ensure all buildings are clear of occupants after closing by conducting thorough checks of all rooms including bathrooms and office spaces.

Check and lock all doors parking lots & driveways turn off fans lights and allday use equipment activate alarm systems and secure building.

Other duties as assigned.

20 Other Duties

Check email and activity logs daily for departmental updates.

Complete daily activity report incident reports or other paperwork before end of shift.

10 Training

Participate in security training programs and stay updated on campus policy and procedures.

0 Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory) (If none indicate 0.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A passion for the Centers work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBT people.

Minimum 1 year of work experience as a security guard.

Must have a demonstrated ability to deal with unruly people in a firm and nonantagonizing manner.

Availability to work a rotating shift and weekend as scheduled.

State of California Guard card.

Must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of gay lesbian bisexual transgender and homeless youth and adults.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physically able to stand for periods up to 8 hours.

Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven surfaces.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Good vision (including color vision and night vision) and hearing.

Ability to respond quickly to situations using appropriate intervention techniques including potential deescalations as trained by management.

May be required to run in emergency situations.

Health Assessment: A health assessment will be required to ensure that applicants can safely perform job duties without risk to themselves or others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual Spanish/English

Current CPR Certificate

Experience working with the LGBT community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBT people.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race color ancestry national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression sex pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions religion disability age military or veteran status including status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation or activities medical or health conditions and marital status.

The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Centers premises subject to applicable federal state and local laws. For more information please contact .