SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER aka SECURITY OFFICER: City of Long Beach

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Under general supervision, patrols or guards assigned areas in any one of several City departments on specified shifts; protects property; regulates vehicular, pedestrian or marine traffic; enforces rules, regulations and laws; issues warnings, citations or notices of violations; investigates and may apprehend and detain persons suspected of illegal activity; may guard, direct and/or supervise the activities of persons held in police detention facilities or in transport; may patrol or guard property owned by Long Beach City College; observes and corrects safety hazards; assists and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Ability to maintain the physical security of premises in a public environment; patrol or guard public buildings and property; enforce rules, regulations, and laws; guard and supervise persons in detention facilities; monitor pedestrian, vehicular or marine traffic; read and interpret a variety of written documents (regulations, policies, and procedures); write clear, accurate and legible reports; deal tactfully and courteously with the public; respond appropriately to emergency situations; speak clearly and effectively; stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Willingness to work nights, shifts, holidays and/or weekends as scheduled, and to attend training programs. Some positions require the use of firearms and to carry them during duty hours.

Applicants must be able to pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. (See Supplemental Application for detail.)

A valid motor vehicle operator's license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection interview.