Security Specialist - EXAM

Under general supervision, is responsible for monitoring and patrolling City property and/or monitoring community areas to evaluate and report on unusual or suspicious activity, and for controlling access to City buildings and facilities; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Patrols buildings and grounds in designated areas and checks in at assigned stations periodically; checks doors and windows for security; reports unusual situations; locks doors and turns out lights;
• Monitors surveillance video for unusual or suspicious activity; evaluates information received and determines appropriate course of action to be taken;
• Immediately reports unusual or suspicious activity by using telephone or radio equipment and maintains contact with appropriate emergency personnel;
• Controls access to buildings and facilities; verifies identification; directs visitors to proper locations;
• Identifies suspicious or unusual behavior of visitors to the buildings; contacts appropriate authorities if necessary;
• Patrols parking lots; directs traffic and personnel to destinations;
• Completes forms and logs; types and generates detailed reports using computer applications;
• Provides customer service involving answering telephones and/or face-to-face contact in order to greet the public, take complaints, and answer inquiries;
• Monitors radios and various alarms such as fire, security, boiler, and elevator in order to report emergencies and equipment malfunctions in accordance with established procedures; monitors sensors for mechanical equipment and reports failures to appropriate authorities;
• Responds to duress alarms, fire alarms, and other related problems; notifies staff if an emergency situation requires action;
• Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of property;
• Checks incoming vehicles at parking facilities to ensure that only authorized vehicles are using facilities; may place warning notations on unauthorized-parked vehicles;
• Uses computer system to control door access;
• May operate metal detecting devices and x-ray machines to scan for potentially dangerous items;
• May utilize security software to create employee badges for building access;
• May screen incoming persons, bags, and packages for weapons.

Two (2) years of experience working with security cameras, or working with the public in a security role.

Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.

The certification process will be:
Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer