Security Guard

Title

311S - Security Guard

Police:
Operations

BPD Security

Police

14.5000

Under general supervision of a Security Supervisor and/or Police Sergeant, this class is responsible for securing facilities and maintaining order on city property by setting alarms, making rounds, monitoring parking areas, managing noise levels, and assisting citizens. The class works according to set procedures under general supervision.

• Effective Communication
• Trust
• Time Management
• Ethical Practice
• Customer Service

• Patrols specified areas such as city buildings, parks and trails on foot, motor vehicle or other means.
• Locks and unlocks doors to facilities, and arms or disarms facility alarm.
• Monitors and secures parking lot and surrounding areas.
• Controls the noise level and undesired behavior within a facility.
• Communicates with the public regarding policies and hours.
• Turns computers and appliances on and off.
• Use of 2 way-radio and communication with police communication center as needed.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Texas Level II non-commissioned license preferred.

Minimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems; situations outside the instructions are referred to the supervisor or lead worker.

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: don't have to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor. Occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Does not supervise

Does not deal with money

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. Light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through Met Life. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable…