Public Safety Officer

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining a uniformed presence at various posts both inside & outside MCCA facilities. As directed patrols assigned to ensure all employees visitors contractors in MCCA facilities are authorized while providing a safe environment. Will respond to inquiries made by visitors contractors and employees. Knowledgeable about each post staffed by Public Safety at all MCCA facilities. Responds to facility emergencies; provides assistance to other Public Safety Department personnel.

EssentialDuties & Responsibilities:The Authoritys Public Safety Supervisor may designate various otheractivities.The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason including reasonable.

Safety/Security

• Attends Roll Calls on a daily basis taking notes when required reading all department directives informational flyers etc.
• As assigned by a supervisor conducts patrols of MCCA facilities or staffs fixed posts Is knowledgeable about each Public Safety post and all Public Safety operating procedures.
• Is knowledgeable about each facilitys emergency operating procedures.
• Assists with Event security as required or directed by Public Safety Supervisors and Managers.
• Provides a Public Safety presence and acts as a visible deterrent to crime and / or MCCA rules violations.
• Responds to emergencies as necessary or as directed rendering aid and assistance as required and in accordance with MCCA Public Safety policies and procedures.
• Comes to the aid of fellow officers and / or the public and offers assistance when circumstances warrant.
• Maintains assigned equipment (radios uniforms etc.) reporting lost or damaged equipment to assigned supervisor.
• Detects suspicious activities and watches for criminal acts or rule infractions which may be a threat to occupants of the facility clients employees and / or the facility itself; takes action to immediately correct and / or immediately report suspicious activity and potential threats as required by the Public Safety Department.
• Report all incidents accidents and / or medical emergencies immediately to Public Safety Supervisor or designee.
• As directed responds toalarm activations including security duress fire and intrusion alarms.
• May be required to possess carry and / or use equipment containing Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and / or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

CustomerService

• Provides clear directions and information regarding policies to visitors and staff.
• Assists visitors and customers as requested and required.

SUPERVISIONRECEIVED: Supervision is provided by the Public Safety Supervisor and includes assignment of duties inspection of work training coaching and performance evaluations.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or GED is required. A minimum of one year of public safety/security experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with electronic surveillance equipment; computer systems such as Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Access strongly preferred. Experience with fire suppression and detection systems; intrusion alarm systems; access control systems preferred.

KNOWLEDGESKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The workenvironment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OFEMPLOYMENT: Candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment must satisfactorily pass a pre- employment screening for controlled substances and alcohol criminal records review back ground and reference check and pre-employment physical. Employees will be subject to random reasonable suspicion and post-accident controlled substances and alcohol testing and to periodic review of criminal records as determined by MCCA.

WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule of this position is a non-traditional work schedule andwill fluctuate based on the needs of a particular event or project and theposition requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including late nightsearly mornings long days weekends and holidays.

DRESS CODE: Employees will be supplied with and required to wear uniforms as determined by the MCCA. In order to project a professional image and the level of dignity anddecorum that is required when serving the public good grooming are expected ofall employees.