Unarmed Static Security Officer

Overview

Reports to: Manager of Access, Communications & Security

Position Title: Unarmed Static Security Officer (USSO)

Classification

Title:

Specialist I

Reports to: Manager of Access, Communications & Security

Department: Public Safety

FLSA & Union Status: Hourly;
Non-Exempt
Non-Union

Employment Status: Full-Time & Part-Time

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to build trust and relationships and improve communication with residents while providing a visible uniformed security presence for matters pertaining to preserving and protecting life and property on LMH premises. In addition to the public safety function, the position acts as a liaison between the residents, Manager of Access, Communications & Security (MACS), and Toledo and/or Lucas County Law Enforcement and other protective security service groups and represents the Authority’s interests.

The Unarmed Static Security Officer (USSO) is LMH’s front line public safety personnel and reports to the MACS, who serves with the Field Operations Manager (FOM) and the Vice President of Public Safety or designee. This position confers on a regular basis with the MACS, FOM, Vice President of Public Safety or designee to ensure an integrated security and public safety operation at all LMH properties to prevent incidents that may pose a risk to LMH residents, employees, and communities.

This position will focus on being visible to the residents, building relationships / trust and providing a professional uniformed presence in buildings or an assigned area, with staff and community partners; with the primary focus being on community policing, safeguarding property and equipment, preserving / protecting life, providing safety sweeps, special attention and security checks; a proactive deterrent and uniformed response to crime, disorder, safety and security issues or incidents, and will be permanently assigned a Static, or Building Security post or position, perform rounds, perimeter and/or floor checks, perform access control or act as a building or area security officer on various shifts or locations assigned.

The USSO works in conjunction with Armed Mobile Patrol Officer (AMPO), Police Mobile Patrol Officer (PMPO), and under the direction of the MACS, FOM, Vice President of Public Safety in that order and Chain of Command.

All activities must support the Lucas Metropolitan Housing (“LMH” or) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

• Serves as the Authority’s front line, first responder for all safety and security operations. Patrols a designated area on foot. Performs building, property, resident and staff safety checks, responds to all situations, calls or emergencies that may present a safety or security threat to LMH residents, staff, community, events, property or equipment.
• Functions in conjunction with local law enforcement, Fire, EMS, and other public or social service personnel or private security projecting officers. Responds to, and addresses reported complaints or violations of laws, regulations, or policies. May administer first aid.
• Ensures LMH residents, property, and staff are protected, safe, secure, and free from crime, damage, intrusion, loiterers, trespassers, and increased liability or harm due to defective equipment, building issues, criminal behavior, civil disorder or safety and security issues.
• Assists Asset Management staff with safety and security checks of LMH properties, buildings, and equipment.
• Confers on a regular basis with AMPO, PMPO, the MACS, FOM, Vice President of Public Safety or designee to ensure an integrated security and safety operation at all LMH properties to prevent incidents that may pose a risk to LMH residents, employees and community.
• Communicates and confers regularly with and under the direction of the MACS, FOM, Vice President of Public Safety or designee with Asset Management staff, department heads, residents, and responding local law enforcement to ensure the integration of effective safety and security program to enhance the utilization of personnel for special investigations, patrols, services of a confidential nature, increased safety measures and…