Security Officer
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$ 65083 - 79082
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at 711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The City of San Jos the Capital of Silicon Valley is one of the nations best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live work and do business. Moreover San Jos is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jos have embraced the following values: Integrity Innovation Excellence Collaboration Respect and Celebration. The Citys Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the Citys employees.
The Department ofPublic Worksis responsible fordelivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructuremaintainingCity facilities and fleet assetsfacilitating and regulating development activities and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service and partnering with the community and providing an excellent environment in which to work.Position Duties
The total salary range for Security Officer classification is $65083.20- $79082.64.
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates qualifications and experience.
TheDepartment of Public Worksis currently seeking to fillone(1)full-timeSecurity Officervacancyin theFacilities Management Division.This positionis responsible forperforming work focused on security services at City Hall and providing a safe and orderly environment for staff and the public.Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Providing service to customersmonitoringclosed circuit video and access control systems in Security Operation Center (SOC).
Escorting contractors to perform maintenance on security equipment.
Monitoring and/or inspecting vehicles at the garage entrance.
Issuing access badges to employees interns or contractors for City Hall and other off-site locations.
Provide security coverage for various city meetings public or private eventscommissionsand hearings in addition to coordinating with Police and Fire during emergency operations medical calls or other related calls of servicepertaining tothe City Hall campus.
While on duty incumbents of this position willbe requiredto wear the approved uniform for this classification which includes a jacket and safetyshoesor work boots approved by the department. This classification receives an annual uniform allowance every year through the MEF bargaining unit Memorandum of Agreement.
All officersare required tomaintaina professional appearance.
Selected candidate will need to successfully complete a background check prior to date of hire.
Current shifts for this position are Monday through Friday day and swingshifts with added graveyard shifts on the weekends and/or holidays. This position may also at times require overtime with early-ins or hold overs to provide coverage for meetingseventsor special projects during the week or on the weekend that could fall on a City of San Josrecognized holiday.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development GED Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience:One (1) year of experience in security safety or law enforcement.
Required Licensing:Possession of a valid State of California Drivers license.
Physical requirements:
Ability to liftbarricadesbollardsandsafety cones weighingupto40-50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk throughout shifts for meetings and event coverages as necessary.
Background: Pass athird-partybackground investigation as.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies asdemonstratedin past and current employment history.
Job Expertise-Demonstratesknowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles andpractices Citywide and departmental procedures/policiesand federal and state rules andregulations
Communication Skills-Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing;demonstrateseffective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas andthoughts.
Customer Service-Demonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers needs and deliver services effectively andefficiently using professional demeanor.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills-Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Problem Solving-Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significanceofproblem;collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions toproblems that achieve the desired outcome
Decision Making-Identifiesand understands issues problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches forchoosing a course of action or developingappropriate solutions.
Computer Skills-Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MSOutlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access and MS Excel.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses toallthe job specific questions.You must answer all questions to beconsideredor your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions theselectionor hiring processes please contactEdmund Wongat
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
