Introduction
Examination Date
REVISED - Week of November 30 2026
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street Lower Level
Dayton Ohio 45402
*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities
Responsible for safeguarding Department of Water facilities equipment grounds and restricted areas against damage and the Ottawa Yards Security Booth to screen vehicles visitors vendors and contractors entering and leavingthe facility security policies procedures access requirements and applicable safety routine and random security support and patrol of water facilities grounds restricted areas and other designated City property to identify security concerns suspicious activity unauthorized access and safety hazards.
Minimum Qualifications
EducationGraduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience
Must have one (1) year of experience as a security guard;
OR
One year of experience as a Security Worker I with the City of Dayton.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid drivers license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Promotional Qualifications
Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 112 (Wage) or below pay grade 22 (Clerical) or below or equivalent and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates experience training or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position including current city employees seeking transfer promotion demotion etc. into a classified position.
Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.