Municipal Security Officer Government Job Dept-(H210)Police Full Time

The City of Mesa is excited to offer a one-time payment of $2,000 for all full-time employees and $1,000 for part-time benefited and part-time non-benefited employees who are active City Employees on Friday, December 31, 2021.  To receive this one-time payment, new employees must have started their employment on or before December 31, 2021.  This payment does not apply to seasonal employees.  Join our team and start to work in time to receive this one-time payment as well!

A Municipal Security Officer is responsible for providing security at municipal facilities and surrounding premises.  The responsibilities include patrolling and observing the activities of persons in and around City buildings, grounds, and parking lots; and monitoring security systems, including Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), intrusion, fire, and duress alarms.  The work involves:

• responding to security situations and alarm calls
• assessing problems and bringing about a resolution
• manning a visitors’ desk to prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas
• answering routine inquiries, logging entries, and directing visitors to appropriate areas
• escorting personnel from buildings after normal business hours
• performing security checks

A Municipal Security Officer enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and notifies proper authorities.  Of utmost importance is the ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports that includes daily usage of a computer for preparation of logs, and field contact reports of incidents that occur; operate a vehicle to patrol facilities at various locations; operate a magnetometer and screening equipment; complete criminal records check and Livescan (fingerprinting); and comprehend and make inferences from written materials in order to interpret and enforce rules, regulations, and City ordinances relating to municipal security.  This class performs related duties as required.

The Municipal Security Officer is a civilian classification.  The public contact component of the work requires exercising initiative, tact, and good judgment in resolving security issues.  Duties are performed under guidelines set forth by department regulations and appropriate City ordinances.  An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments.  Supervision is received from the Municipal Security Shift Supervisor assigned to the Police Department.  This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
 
Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.  At least one year of experience as a security officer, police officer, or military police officer; OR successful completion of the City of Mesa’s Police Academy.  
 
Special Requirements.  Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire date.  Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required.  Successful completion of the field training program is required before assignment to a post.  

Substance Abuse Testing.  Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
 
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Experience with computer data entry, fingerprinting, and bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferred.

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3423.pdf