Security Guard

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Public Safety Director and the Public Safety Manager, the duties of the Security Guard include, but are not limited to, guarding and protecting the Fairgrounds and other State properties, maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and the public, writing and completing reports, assisting various agencies, and doing other related responsibilities. This position requires the operation of vehicles; a valid State of California driver’s license is required.

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Working Conditions

Essential job functions require considerable physical strength, agility, and mobility to perform heavy, sustained physical work. Work activities involve occasional periods of sitting, standing, balancing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, and bending and twisting of waist and neck. Work involves frequent walking, including walking on uneven ground. Work activities also include frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling average-weight cleaning and maintenance equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and furniture up to 50 pounds or moving objects up to 100 feet; occasional ascending and descending stairs and ladders; and occasional power grasping and repetitive hand movement, fine finger dexterity, and coordination to operate various equipment. Work activities require ability to operate light vehicles including riding power equipment, to verbally communicate and hear to exchange information, to see to perform assigned tasks, and to read, write, and speak English at a level required for successful job performance. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors under adverse weather conditions and necessitates willingness to conform to the District’s uniform requirements. Work involves occasional exposure to the elements consisting of dust, dirt, fumes, chemicals, and unpleasant odors. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risk that require following basic safety precautions.

Special Requirements

IF NEW to State Service: Individuals new to State service must have list eligibility to gain employment with any State agency. Individuals must take and pass the  Security Guard online exam to be eligible prior to receiving a job offer.

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The candidate must have the ability to make rounds of inspection at fixed intervals and report in by means of two way radio, telephone or other communication devices; turn out lights; verify that doors and windows are properly secured and locked. Report any damage or malfunction of electrical devices and plumbing, heating and other equipment to supervisor. Monitor security camera system and maintain recordings. Respond to all alarms and provide escort services to the first responders. Greet visitors and issue passes, directing them to appropriate functions/unit; provide general information regarding the Home, general admission requirements, and availability of tours or other activities. Answer and direct incoming telephone calls to appropriate extensions and neighborhoods, taking messages when appropriate. Prevent the admittance to the premises of unauthorized persons, and maintain the front desk sign in and sign out sheets. Investigate unusual conditions. Write incident reports. Maintain shift log noting any significant information and communicating it to relief staff and management. Issue parking permits and maintain permit log book. Make appropriate and timely notification to applicable authorities, law enforcement, or Home Administrator of unusual events or occurrences. Respond appropriately in an emergency situation; use a fire extinguisher; evacuate residents in accordance with established protocols. Attend group meetings and in service training as scheduled. Prevent damage to State property and enforce all applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances as well as all applicable CalVet policies, rules and procedures. Must be willing to work any assigned shift; must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the  CalPERS website.

• CalPERS public pension plan
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Generous Vacation/Sick or Annual leave
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plans
• Group legal coverage 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.