Security Officer

Job Summary

The Security Officer will be responsible for performing security functions for Tribal government buildings, facilities, and grounds. Incumbent will perform duties including, but not limited to: responding to alarms; responding to emergency and non-emergency calls; patrolling assigned areas; providing security for events and crime scenes; preparing reports; assisting other police department sections when required.

• Conduct security checks on tribal government buildings, parks, tribal cemetery, parking areas and cultural grounds, to observe unusual behavior and to prevent/report vandalism.
• Ensure that buildings are secure and alarms are set; unlock and deactivate alarms during business hours; provide access to building for law enforcement after hours.
• Provide security presence, traffic control, bus stop monitoring, and escorts as needed for activities such as holidays or special events, funeral processions and parades upon request.
• Patrol the community and building by foot or vehicle; monitor parking lots, assist community members and ensure a safe environment.
• Enforce established rules and regulations, answer questions, and provide information to the public.
• Observe activities at assigned locations and notify the Police Communication Dispatcher of any emergencies or suspicious activity.
• Assist in deployment of Mobile Command Center for special events or incidents.
• Assist Detention Officers in retrieving meals or other special requests.
• Perform customer service assistance such as locating and/or directing people at tribal facilities.
• Analyze and react to emergencies.
• Operate communication equipment.
• Assist Animal Control with the capture and transport of animals.
• Record and report deficiencies related to the facilities assigned such as safety hazards and security lighting.
• Log and record all observations of incidents that occur in their presence.
• Write and review daily activity reports and incident reports; verify information.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

• Security and patrolling techniques;
• Customer service principles;
• Report writing;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and/or statutes;
• Resources available in the community should the need arise to call upon them;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

• Provide customer service;
• Analyze and react to emergency situations;
• Handle encounters with irate or hostile individuals;
• Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions or behaviors;
• Gather confidential information with tact and diplomacy;
• Exercise judgment in selecting course of action to follow during patrols;
• Prepare concise factual reports;
• Use a computer and related software applications;
• Prepare activity reports;
• Provide security, traffic control and escorts as required;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
• Must have an FBI, BIA, Tribal Court Background Check, and an Arizona POST Clearance, which includes a Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current clearance from the aforementioned agencies will result in removal termination.

• 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson.
• Onsite Wellness Center.
• 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment.
• Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contributions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").