Job Description
General Statement of Duties
Provides a visible security presence by conducting interior and exterior checks of an assigned facility on-foot during an assigned shift; conducts security checks of assigned buildings, properties, or areas by use of County vehicle and by foot during an assigned shift; recognizes, observes and reports all unusual and suspicious persons, activities and circumstances promptly; accurately prepares detailed reports and work orders; performs related duties as assigned.
Closing date:This position closes on Monday, August 05, 2024.
Essential Duties
•Occupation-specific: Exercises good sound judgement in emergencies; consistently demonstrates sound knowledge of security techniques and practices; demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies accurately and consistently; ability to remain alert with a keen awareness of surroundings and circumstances; demonstrated ability to accurately compile data and provide accurate detailed reports and information as needed.
•Technical: Basic computer skills with the ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and applications, and various two-way radio and wireless technologies for communications and to complete assigned tasks.
•Interpersonal, Communication and Customer Service: Routinely demonstrates good oral and written communication skills; expresses ideas clearly and concisely to diverse populations including all levels of County employees and the public; excellent collaborative skills with an ability to work independently and as part of a team; remains courteous yet firm in all interactions with the public; utilizes verbal de-escalation tactics effectively; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with security staff as well as all levels of County employees and the public.
•Decision-making and Authority: Routinely exercises appropriate amount of tact, discretion, and good judgment; routinely displays sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills; resolves a wide variety of issues appropriately within established policies and procedures; appropriately escalates unusual incidents, activities, and urgent or emergency situations.
•Leadership: Represents the County appropriately in all interactions with all levels of County employees and the public; routinely demonstrates personal accountability; provides excellent and appropriate customer service in all interactions.
•Environment: May be assigned to a stationary post or assigned roving security duties working primarily from an assigned vehicle; may perform duties in a wide array of indoor and outdoor locations and weather conditions, including adverse and extreme conditions; may encounter vandalized properties or unauthorized persons on premises being monitored; upon successful completion of required training will to be assigned to a fixed shift schedule with rotating days off.
•Physical: Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to recognize and report unusual circumstances; good observation and memory skills with strong attention to details; physical condition and capabilities sufficient to perform assigned duties in a wide array of duty-related locations under varying conditions as needed; ability to safely operate a vehicle.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED and one (1) year of relevant security or public contact service experience preferred; OR , any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record to perform assigned duties at various locations Countywide.
Must successful complete all required Security Training required for this position.
Must maintain valid Basic First-Aid, Adult CPR/AED Certification.
Completion of Crisis Intervention Training, or ability to successfully complete the training within one year of date of hire.
No felony convictions.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection.Please access our job site portal through or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at .
Closing date:This position closes on Monday, August 05, 2024.
Minimum Salary 41517
Maximum Salary 76373
Currency USD
Main Organization General Government
General Government
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Work from home, Outdoor, Shift work, Rotating shift,