NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Security Officer (Guilford County)
201 S Greene Street Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $42K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of Guilford County Government, dedicated to empowering successful people within a strong community supported by quality government. The Security Officer role involves providing protective services and surveillance for County buildings, ensuring the safety and security of public facilities and citizens accessing them.
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Responsibilities
Dispatches security officers to routine and emergency tasks
Operates security screening equipment including walk-through metal detectors, handheld scanners, and x-ray machines to screen individuals, bags, and packages entering County facilities
Verifies credentials of employees, contractors, and visitors seeking access to controlled areas
Uses closed circuit video cameras to monitor security and safeguard County buildings; remains alert for breaches in security, unauthorized visitors, or other danger or damage to County property
Maintains control over keys and equipment
Reports disturbances or suspicious circumstances to superiors or law enforcement agencies
May serve as a courier of information from one location to another via telephone or radio
Provides information to callers by telephone or radio and gives routine information to the public
Permits entrance to authorized people and issues or records entrance authorizations
Keeps activity logs and prepares daily shift reports
May be required to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency
A minimum of two years of experience in the security industry, military, law enforcement or dispatching
No felony or first-degree misdemeanor convictions directly related to responsibilities of the position
A criminal records check is required
All applicants will be required to undergo a security background investigation
Must be available to work first, second, or third shifts
Employees will be required to work any days or shifts Sunday through Saturday
Subject to 24-hour emergency call-in
Knowledge of commonly used rules, procedures, and operations to perform work independently in a variety of fixed posts and patrol assignments within a County installation or building
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to monitor the identification of individuals entering controlled areas
Ability to patrol prescribed areas, offices or buildings to prevent breach of peace, theft or damage to County property, equipment, tools, and supplies
Ability to do several tasks concurrently including receiving phone calls, using the radio, dispatching and monitoring alarms
Ability to exercise sound judgement in emergency and routing situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action
Ability to speak clearly, distinctly, and politely
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
Ability to multitask and remain alert during long periods of static post duty or repetitive tasks
Benefits
Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare)
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
$10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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