SAFETY AND SECURITY SPECIALIST

Position Overview Performs a variety of tasks related to the security and safety of Los Angeles County departmental facilities and personnel. Responsibilities Monitors access control systems and responds to alarms and emergency situations. Monitors and upholds all departmental policies at all entrance points of the departmental facilities. Conducts proper screening of all public, internal and external personnel, and visitors. Conducts routine patrols to ensure the safety and security of departmental facilities and parameters. Supports departmental staff within the facility, as needed. Conducts searches of departmental facilities (internal and external) and vehicles. Maintains accurate and detailed logs, reports, including incident reports. Communicates effectively with management, staff, clients, and the public. May be responsible for creating work schedules for other safety and security specialists, including assessing staffing requirements, coordinating with team members, and ensuring adequate coverage for shifts. Performs other safety and security related duties, as assigned. Minimum Requirements Option I: Graduation from high school or equivalent; Three (3) years of prior peace officer experience; Completion of a P.O.S.T. academy or equivalent law enforcement training academy with a verifiable certificate or transcript; A current, valid California Guard Card; A current, valid California Exposed Firearm Permit at time of appointment. Option II: Graduation from high school or equivalent; Must have three (3) years of prior military experience; Completion or graduation from a military law enforcement training academy or program that provided instruction on the use of police powers in an armed capacity equivalent to a peace officer, including general arrest authority; A certificate or transcript of equivalent training to a peace officer; A current, valid California Guard Card; A current, valid California Exposed Firearm Permit at time of appointment. License Required A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Physical Requirement Physical class 4 – arduous. Positions in this physical class involve frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. Other Requirements Age: Must be 21 years of age at time of filing. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Special Requirement Information: Applicants must provide a legible copy of their P.O.S.T. or military law enforcement training certificate or transcript. Applications that do not include those required documents will be denied. Prior to appointment, applicants must provide a copy of their current California Guard Card, and a copy of their current California Exposed Firearm Permit. Eligibility and Selection This is a non‑competitive examination. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Appointments may be made from the eligible register to fill vacancies as they occur. #J-18808-Ljbffr