Safety And Security Specialist

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO ACCEPT NEW APPLICATIONS.

OPEN NON-COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY. This is a non-competitive examination pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.02. It is merely intended to qualify applicants.

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Applications may be submitted starting at 8:00 am (PT) on April 25, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the needs of the service have been met. This recruitment is subject to closure without prior notice.

Performs a variety of tasks related to the security and safety of the Los Angeles County departmental facilities and personnel.

Positions allocated to this class are non-peace officer positions assigned to provide security in and around departmental facilities and properties and typically report to the on-site supervising officer or manager. Positions are required to carry a firearm while in the performance of their duties. Positions in this class must be able to effectively communicate with staff, clients, and the public, and must possess a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Incumbents must distinguish between circumstances in which counseling, admonition, and/or explanation will serve best to maintain a peaceful environment or where the intervention of peace officer personnel is necessary and respond to and/or report situations appropriately.

• Monitors access control systems and responds to alarms and emergency situations.
• Monitors and upholds all departmental policies at all entrance points of the departmental facilities.
• Conducts proper screening of all public, internal and external personnel, and visitors.
• Conducts routine patrols to ensure the safety and security of departmental facilities and parameters.
• Supports departmental staff within the facility, as needed.
• Conducts searches of departmental facilities (internal and external) and vehicles.
• Maintains accurate and detailed logs, reports, including incident reports.
• Communicates effectively with management, staff, clients, and the public.
• May be responsible for creating work schedules for other safety and security specialists, including assessing staffing requirements, coordinating with team members, and ensuring adequate coverage for shifts.
• Performs other safety and security related duties, as assigned.

Option I: Graduation from high school or equivalent – AND – Three (3) years of prior peace officer experience from a Federal, state, county, or local law enforcement agency – AND – Completion of a P.O.S.T. academy or completion of a Federal, state, county, or local law enforcement training academy with a verifiable certificate or transcript – AND – A current, valid California Guard Card – AND – A current, valid California Exposed Firearm Permit at time of appointment.

Option II: Graduation from high school or equivalent – AND – Must have three (3) years of prior military experience – AND – Completion or graduation from a military law enforcement training academy or program that provided instruction on the use of police powers in an armed capacity equivalent to a peace officer, which must include general arrest authority – AND – A certificate or transcript of equivalent training to a peace officer – AND – A current, valid California Guard Card – AND – A current, valid California Exposed Firearm Permit at time of appointment.

A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job.

License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

4 – Arduous. Positions in this physical class involve frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on…