Patrols and inspects buildings and grounds and enforces rules of behavior.

Patrols buildings and grounds by foot and/or vehicle and two-way radio; provides building surveillance via telemonitoring; changes video tapes in the telemonitor;

Monitors people and vehicle entry to grounds; makes identification checks; issues decals and passes; controls spectators at special events; enforces regulations on military installations and reports hourly on security conditions to Military Police;

Enforces security rules and policies and rules of behavior; logs incidents in records and/or into computer;

Patrols and inspects buildings and grounds to detect and prevent fire, theft, illegal entry, escapes and property damage; examines gates, doors and windows to ensure security; checks exit lights biweekly;

Monitors vehicles in parking areas to prevent vandalism or theft; responds to situations of stolen property, accidents, parking incidents and other disturbances or situations; recommends parking citations; reports illegal entry to law enforcement and campus security; reports disturbances and other incidents to law enforcement as necessary; secures areas until authorities arrive; assists law enforcement personnel upon request;

Receives lost property found on campus; receives complaints, obtains statements, and conducts preliminary investigations; intervenes in personal and property risk incidents to diffuse situation; performs weapons checks;

Controls access to buildings; opens buildings and turns on lights and heat as necessary; turns off unnecessary lights; locks and unlocks public access doors; shuts off elevator; locks areas at end of the day;

Checks boilers, freezers and other operating equipment for safety and proper operations; reports damaged or deficient equipment; checks classified equipment;

Instructs new employees in operation of fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment; maintains fire fighting equipment in working order; responds to fire alarms and other threat conditions, such as bomb threats; resets fire alarms; assists in fighting fires as necessary; facilitates and assists in evacuation of buildings;

Checks operating equipment aboard moored ships, including generator sets and, in the winter, heating boilers; checks ships' bilges; operates bilge pumps when excessive water collects; adjusts ship mooring lines during tidal changes and doubles up in heavy weather;

Monitors arrival and departure of employees; directs visitors and others to parking areas and offices; provides information and assistance to individuals as necessary; escorts visitors, staff, students and residents to and from buildings; responds to public inquiries and superiors;

Checks in on other personnel working alone on the grounds; responds to pager; assists staff and others with personal safety concerns;

Enforces rules of behavior on grounds and in buildings; reports disturbances or suspicious circumstances; enforces traffic regulations on grounds and reports violators; contacts duty officer or local police as needed; expels loiterers; monitors constant radio contact with campus security;

Transports ill residents to hospital; transports patients, money, records, and classified documents between facilities; picks up classified papers and delivers to mailroom for shredding; deposits funds in the bank; transports food;

Completes daily shift logs and security reports, inspection reports and other paper work; processes maintenance work orders;

Operates telex machine and distributes mail; answers phone; sets up portable electronic security equipment as necessary;

Instructs relief security guards; briefs new security guards;

Maintains key controls; issues and records building keys; reports lost or stolen keys to facility manager; monitors the use of lost or stolen access cards via computer; accesses and/or modifies access codes via computer; turns key for authorized personnel;

Provides back-up to reception counters; provides extra coverage and lunch relief at switchboards;

Assists nurses with new admits; searches for missing patients; monitors activities and behavior of clients in the Children's Services After Hours Office; communicates with student counselors concerning residents;

Assists maintenance staff with equipment checks; issues and fuels vehicles; ensures vehicles are operable and equipped;

Repairs minor electrical and plumbing problems; plows and sands roads;

Promotes goodwill with the community;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: rules governing access to buildings and grounds; rules of behavior; general safety precautions and fire hazards; methods and procedures in dealing with clients, visitors, staff; methods and procedures for searching for escapees and violators; fire fighting equipment and fire prevention methods; first aid; report preparation and writing; verbal communication skills; observation skills; law enforcement basics; investigation procedures; electronic security systems.

Ability to: learn rules and enforce them; follow written and oral instructions; meet emergencies and employ effective courses of action; write reports; investigate incidents and obtain pertinent information; observe and detect suspicious situations; communicate with staff, residents and general public; apply first aid; operate electronic security equipment; use fire fighting equipment.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

High school graduation or GED and one year of experience in areas of work such as:  security guard, correctional officer or store investigations, or, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work. 

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A certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission; or, a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program. 

A valid driver's license is required.

New class, consolidates 2644 Security Guard and 83600 Security Guard 1; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.