NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Security Officer - Water Services
Glendale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$41K/yr - $61K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Glendale's Water Services Department provides essential water and wastewater services to over 250,000 residents. They are seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety of critical infrastructure, monitor surveillance systems, conduct patrols, and manage emergency responses.
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Responsibilities
Monitors CCTV, alarm and access control systems, and other physical security and emergency systems
Conducts vehicle and foot patrols of water and wastewater critical infrastructure sites
Reports and records site security deficiencies, suspicious activities, and emergencies
Monitors employee, visitor, and vehicle ingress and egress and prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas
Monitors personnel working in hazardous conditions to ensure their safety
Documents activities and prepares incident reports
Manages inbound calls; identifies and assesses customers’ needs; and coordinates and dispatches after-hour emergency service responders
Operates portable radios and/or phones to maintain police contact
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience as a security officer or police officer
Knowledge of industrial security practices
Knowledge of electronic security alarms and systems
Skill in analyzing and reacting to emergency situations
Ability to handle encounters with irate or hostile individuals
Ability to identify hazardous or unsafe conditions or behaviors
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to operate city vehicles, depending on area of assignment
Valid Arizona driver's license, depending on area of assignment
May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays
This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment
They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy
A post-offer physical assessment is required
Preferred
Previous experience securing critical infrastructure such as roadways, railways, electrical, or water utility infrastructure
Benefits
10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
Vacation leave accrues at: 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)
Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year)
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period
The current contribution rate is 12.00%
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
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