Typical Examples of Work:
- Makes rounds, by foot or vehicle, of assigned area including parking lots and grounds; checks doors, windows, gates and other points of entry; checks security clocks, stations and records; observes conditions and situations contributing to any possible loss or damage from theft, fire, vandalism or other causes; activates alarm systems; locks doors; opens locked doors for authorized personnel; refuses entry to unauthorized individuals; keeps records of individuals entering and existing facility after normal public hours.
- Responds to calls for assistance and/or alarms; uses fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment; enforces established regulations; contacts law-enforcement agencies for assistance; observes apparently aberrant behavior; conducts disruptive individuals from the premises; directs visitors and those having business to facility offices and other areas.
- Keeps logs and makes reports of ongoing activities; notifies higher-level personnel of any unusual conditions or occurrences, including need for emergency repairs; reviews logs and reports of previous shifts, noting situations requiring follow-up.
- Performs other work as assigned.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of facility security work.
- Ability to learn specific layout and location of facility offices, areas, exits and related elements.
- Ability to recognize and respond to emergency and/or confrontational situations.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals occupying and members of the public visiting the assigned facility.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to keep records of activities and submit reports of same.
- Ability to perform foot patrol of large facilities for periods of a few hours at a time.
- Ability to work in close proximity to nursing facility patients, families and visitors, if required by work assignment.
Additional Requirements:
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Must have Act 120 or Act 2 Certification.
- To Be Determined by Appointing Authority.
- Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade. One to two years security, law- enforcement or related work. Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.
G.E.D. or High School Diploma.
