Security Officer

Summary Statement

This is the experienced level of security officer work, responsible for maintaining the safety and security of visitors, clients, residents, and facility staff by monitoring and protecting state property from trespass, fire, theft, and other hazards. Employees independently perform the full range of essential functions under general supervision.

• Enforces safety, security, and orderliness in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Makes regular rounds of buildings, units, and the perimeter to ensure all is in order and security devices on doors, windows, or gates are operable and secure.
• Observes individuals for suspicious or threatening behavior and de‑escalates potentially sensitive situations, anticipating the need for/requesting higher‑level assistance.
• Detects, reports on, and responds to trespass, fire, theft, unauthorized visitors, or other safety and security hazards and emergencies; may locate and confiscate contraband and notify appropriate authorities.
• Assists in detaining trespassers, violators, and potential escapees until proper authorities arrive, and may assist in searching for missing residents.
• Uses security equipment and technology such as magnetometers, x‑ray machines, remote access controls, and portable radios; monitors and controls surveillance equipment and reviews footage for violations, accidents, or unusual situations.
• Conducts routine drills such as fire or active‑shooter drills and inspects emergency equipment to ensure preparedness.
• Provides general information and direction to employees, patrons, and visitors to state facilities.
• Prepares logs and reports such as incident reports or shift activity logs.
• Uses computer software and automated information systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Completes patrol or other security duties by automobile or on foot; may transport individuals within or outside the assigned facilities and grounds.
• May dispatch calls, which includes receiving calls and obtaining and disseminating information internally or externally, as appropriate, based on the nature of the call.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Six months’ experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities, or grounds from trespassing, theft, and other conditions.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in using security equipment and technology.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled and not disqualified from driving).

Pre‑employment drug testing is required as part of the hiring process. Applicants must also undergo a satisfactory criminal background check; in some cases the recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. All new hires must report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify.

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Application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based on a rating of education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements. Accurate and complete information is essential.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. The State of Delaware is an Equal‑Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.