SAFETY AND SECURITY SPECIALIST

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $46.26 Hourly USD
  • Variable Shift
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO ACCEPT NEW APPLICATIONS.

    TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

    OPEN NON-COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

    This is a non-competitive examination pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.02.

    It is merely intended to qualify applicants.

    EXAM NUMBER

    F2746A-R

    APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

    Applications may be submitted starting at 8:00 am (PT) on April 25, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the needs of the service have been met. This recruitment is subject to closure without prior notice.

    DEFINITION:

    Performs a variety of tasks related to the security and safety of the Los Angeles County departmental facilities and personnel.

    CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

    Positions allocated to this class are non-peace officer positions assigned to provide security in and around departmental facilities and properties and typically report to the on-site supervising officer or manager. Positions are required to carry a firearm while in the performance of their duties. Positions in this class must be able to effectively communicate with staff, clients, and the public, and must possess a high degree of professionalism and integrity. Incumbents must distinguish between circumstances in which counseling, admonition, and/or explanation will serve best to maintain a peaceful environment or where the intervention of peace officer personnel is necessary and respond to and/or report situations appropriately.

    Essential Job Functions

    • 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.


    Requirements

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Option I:

    Graduation from high school or equivalent -AND- Three (3) years of prior peace officer experience* from a Federal, state, county, or local law enforcement agency -AND- Completion of a P.O.S.T. academy or completion of a Federal, state, county, or local law enforcement training academy with a verifiable certificate or transcript -AND- A current, valid California Guard Card -AND- A current, valid California Exposed Firearm Permit at time of appointment.

    Option II:

    Graduation from high school or equivalent -AND- Must have three (3) years of prior military experience** -AND- 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, which must include general arrest authority -AND- A certificate or transcript of equivalent training to a peace officer -AND- A current, valid California Guard Card -AND- A current, valid California Exposed Firearm Permit at time of appointment.

    LICENSE:

    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. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

    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 with their application, 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.

    *Law enforcement experience as a full-time paid peace officer as defined in Section 830.1, 830.2, and 830.3 of the Penal Code of the State of California. For more information please click HERE .

    **Military police officer experience in one of the five military branches - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard.

    NOTE:

    If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Kyle Lent at klent@hr.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title; attachments must be a PDF or JPEG and no larger than 5MB per attachment.

    WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

    Applicants who are in the process of completing training requirements, or obtaining documents may apply. However, the names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification register until all the required documents, which are listed below, are submitted.

    • Certificate or official transcript from a P.O.S.T. academy, an equivalent Federal, state, county, or local law enforcement training academy, or a military law enforcement training academy.


    Additional Information

    EXAMINATION CONTENT:

    This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

    ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

    Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veteran's credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit. The names of candidates who qualify will be added to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.

    No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

    AVAILABLE SHIFT:

    Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Positions may include full-time, part-time, temporary, and/or on call, as needed.

    VACANCY INFORMATION:

    The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.

    APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

    Applications must be filed online only . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

    Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

    This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advanced notice.

    Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of you application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements as listed on the posting. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

    SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

    Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

    COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

    For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

    NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:

    All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

    TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS COORDINATOR: testingaccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
    CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
    DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kyle Lent
    DEPARTYMENT CONTACT PHONE: (213) 441-2091
    DEPARTMENT CONTACT EMAIL: klent@hr.lacounty.gov

    For detailed information, please click here

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Los Angeles County
    • Los Angeles County

    Start Your Career with Los Angeles County

    With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation. 

    With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

    As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.

    A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.

    A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.

    The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.

    Flexible Work Schedules

    Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.

    Your Choice of Locations

    From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.

    Job Security

    The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.

    Career Development

    The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.

    Outstanding Benefits

    The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

    Diversity

    Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.

     

       

    Show more

MORE JOBS

  • Park Safety Ranger Supervisor

    • Sacramento, California
    • City of Sacramento, CA
    • Nov 07, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Safety
  • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR - RAMONA PARK (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VII N/C)

    • Long Beach, California
    • City of Long Beach, CA
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Education and Training
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Project Management
  • Groundsworker - 2 Positions Available

    • Long Beach, California
    • Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach
    • Nov 06, 2024
    • Grounds and Landscaping Services
  • Police Cadet

    • Kennewick, Washington
    • City of Kennewick, WA
    • Aug 09, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Public Safety
  • Senior Social Services Supervisor

    • Orange, California
    • Orange County, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Human and Social Services
  • Chicana and Chicano Studies - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

    • Fullerton, California
    • Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Education and Training
    • Parks and Recreation
Show More
Apply Now Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.