Special Police Officer (SPO) (Full-Time)

Description

Reporting to the Manager of Security, the Special Police Officer, licensed with the Security Officer Management Branch, provides a safe and pleasant environment for all visitors, guests and employees to the property. Special Police Officer performs protective and enforcement functions when coping with undesired behavior, disturbance, crime, threats of life and property. In all situations, the Officers perform their duties in a courteous, professional and restrained manner, through legal methods approved and in compliance with provisions of the District of Columbia Code, Sections 4-114 and 4-115 and company policies.

This is a full-time, year-round position designated as an “essential employee.” As such, the Special Police Officer may be required to stay beyond regular work hours and/or report in from off-duty to assist with minimum staffing coverage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Covers the overlap between main shift transitions, vacations, sick days, and leave of absences as needed.

• Performs duties in a respectful, professional and dignified manner ensuring compliance with established standards.

• Conducts the required patrols as outlined by your Post Instructions and Supervisor Informational Updates in a manner that is investigative, complete, competent and dedicated to the standards of the company.

• Responsible for maintaining order on the property, utilizing the respect, care and to the greatest extent possible, positive customer service in dealing with guests, visitors, employees and unknown individuals.

• Responsible for ensuring that trespassers and undesirable individuals are kept off of the property, utilizing the legal methods outlined in the provided policies and procedures. Take recommended action to deal with undesired conduct and law violations in compliance with established policy; make no mistaken accusations.

• Prepared to take immediate and appropriate action in responding to emergencies, situations and events as situations dictate.

• Submit well-written and comprehensive reports setting forth facts of complaints, observations, actions taken and investigative findings.

• Advise the Supervisor, On-Duty-Manager of all activities that would be of interest, importance or concern regarding the property or any activity at the Stadium.

• May drive full time staff to and from the ballpark on gamedays.

• Complete all duties as otherwise assigned in a timely and professional manner.

Compensation:

The projected wage rate for this position is $21.00 per hour. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

Benefits:

The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:

• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays throughout the year and a holiday break in December

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) and pension plan

• Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games

• Employee discounts

• Free onsite fitness center

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Associates or better

Experience

Required

• • Must successfully clear a background check.

• • Must have U.S. work authorization.

• • Job requires employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue. May work at heights. Employee will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb up/down stairs. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

• • Uphold Core Values: Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction – Together.

• • Strong work ethic and a desire to build a career in professional sports.

• • Attention to detail including excellent time management and organizational skills.

• • Strong ability to create and thrive in a team environment.

• • Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

• • Ability to operate under pressure.

• • Competent keyboard skills to produce accurate and well-presented documents.

• • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet manipulation.

• • An effective communicator orally and written with excellent interpersonal skills.

• • Understands the need for data integrity and pays attention to maintaining accurate and timely data.

• • Excellent organizational abilities to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, deliver effective results and consistently meet tight deadlines and targets.

• • Must have a valid driver's license.

• • Must be at least 21 years of age.

• 2 years: • Related safety and security professional experience and/or training.

Preferred

• • Knowledge of MLB Security policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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