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DMPS IS HOSTING A JOB FAIR AND HIRINGSECURITY OFFICERS TO START ASAP
July 16th 2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm East High School
815 E 13th St Des Moines IA 50316
Please note: This position has a minimum requirement of two years of experience in law enforcement or security
and a valid drivers license with a clean driving record for the previous five years
TITLE: Security Officer Class 1-3
DEPARTMENT: Facility Services
REPORTS TO:Security Supervisor
POSITION INVENTORY: B 22
POSTION TYPE: OPER
FLSA STATUS:Non Exempt
FT/PT:Full Time
DAYS:Academic School Year Calendar OR 260 Day HOURS: 8 Hour Day
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide security for school district facilities detect mechanical failures use central monitoring system and respond to calls from police citizens or alarm drops at district facilities. This position requires continuous use of independent judgement. The essential functions represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the security department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Perform security duties in accordance with approved policies andprocedures.
2. Respond to calls from building personnel.
3. Check all alarms detected by monitoringsystem.
4. Maintain constant radio communication between patrol anddispatcher.
5. Secure all possible information on eachcase.
6. Perform tasks as required or assigned in order to be responsive to unique district needs and staffing requirements.
7. Complete written reports accurately; effectively communicate oral and written information with personnel on other shifts as needed.
8. Maintain equipment and communicate equipment needs to SecuritySupervisor.
9. Adhere to district work rules.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. High School Diploma HiSET or GED
2. Competency working in diverseenvironment
3. Two years of experience in law enforcement or security
4. Valid drivers license with a clean driving record for the previous five years
5. Knowledge of telephone radio communication devices monitoring equipment and various implements for security
6. Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Desired:
Four years of experience in law enforcement and a valid 1 st class stationary engineers license
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY:
Standing
Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking
Frequent 33% - 66%
Sitting
Frequent 33% - 66%
Bending/Stooping
Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Frequent 33% - 66%
Climbing/Stairs
Frequent 33% - 66%
Driving
Frequent 33% - 66%
Lifting (50 lbs.)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (30 feet)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Frequent 33% - 66%
Computer
Frequent 33% - 66%
Other
Frequent 33% - 66%
Working Conditions
Inside
Frequent 33% - 66%
Outside
Frequent 33% - 66%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Frequent 33% - 66%
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By:EN
Date:03/2025
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time