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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Community Service Officer / Guard House Security Officer - Manalapan Police Department

Manalapan, FL

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$33K/yr - $33K/yr

NEOGOV is hiring for the Manalapan Police Department as a Community Service Officer / Guard House Security Officer. This role involves performing security work to protect property, conducting surveillance, and engaging with the community while working under the supervision of a Police Sergeant.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to inform the police department of the activity

Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications

Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time

Engage in limited security functions that include such things as working rotating shifts and walking on foot patrol

Effectively communicates with people and demonstrates professionalism and composure when interacting with diverse and challenging personalities

Demonstrate effective communication skills in formal legal and administrative settings

Extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means

Incorporate community policing philosophies in daily interaction with the community

Prepare written reports for the police department

Patrols areas of the Town by: car, on foot, ATV, Golf Cart, or bicycle

Qualification

Florida DG Security LicenseEffective communicationSurveillance skillsCommunity policingPunctualityPhysical fitnessTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)

No conviction of felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence

Prior military service must have been completed with an Honorable Discharge

Applicants must possess before the date of hire a valid State of Florida Driver's License

The required license and related endorsement must be maintained during the term of employment

Vision must be corrected to 20/40

No more than three (3) moving violations(s) within the most recent three-year period

Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position, as well as working mandatory shift hours, including days, nights, holidays, weekends, unscheduled overtime as needed and periodic call outs for both work-related and emergency-preparedness situations

Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken

Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others

Ability to learn the geography of the Town and its physical and social characteristics

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Ability to read, write and speak effectively

Ability to meet physical requirements and standards

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs

Meets all physical requirements needed to complete certification requirements

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)

Reaching, pulling, pushing