Security Officer – LADWP Jobs

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Verifies that barricades, blinkers; and other safety measures are in proper order at construction sites;
• Responds to calls regarding injuries and calls ambulances if necessary;
• When employed by the Department of Airports, may patrol assigned area to identify motor vehicles parked in violation of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, the California State Vehicle Code, and the Federal Aviation Administration;
• When employed by the Police Department, or in certain positions in the Department of Water and Power, may act as an armed guard of department facilities;
• Detains persons, using handcuffs or other restraints, who have committed crimes on departmental property until police arrive.
• May take fingerprints and identification photographs;
• Inspects employees’ and visitors’ identification and passes and obtains clearances for visitors without passes;
• Monitors and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic at a major entryway or airport terminal;
• Explains and enforces rules, regulations, policies or laws;
• May act as lead over one or more Security Officers on the same shift;
• Punches a time clock at specified clock stations or documents inspections as directed on a patrol route;
• May drive automotive equipment incidental to other duties;
• Patrols City buildings, offices, yards, construction sites, and other areas, during working and nighttime hours, to protect against trespassing, assaults, vandalism, theft, property damage, fire, and other dangers to property;
• Checks the condition and operation of building equipment during regular rounds and assures that safes, doors and windows are secured;
• Conducts preliminary investigations and prepares reports concerning personal injury, property damage, theft, or describing problems or incidents;
• Registers persons entering and leaving especially after normal working hours; answers questions, directs visitors to proper destinations, and explains rules limiting visitors on the premises;
• Observe and report any unusual activity;1
• Stands watch at a major entrance to a restricted access area to ensure that only authorized persons or vehicles enter City premises;
• May receive and issue keys to other employees at a work location or building;
• May issue warnings, notices or parking citations;
• May testify in court or administrative hearing;
• Prevents loitering on the premises and may remove objectionable persons;
• Corrects or reports fire hazards and other unsafe conditions;
• Maintains a log of visitors, telephone calls, messages, citations issued, citizen complaints, or unusual situations in which the officer was required to handle;
• Locks and unlocks gates and doors, and turns lights, heaters, air conditioners, and other equipment off and on as directed;
• Uses portable two way ‘radio or two way radios in vehicles to report status and problems, request information, and obtain instructions;
• Immediately notifies the Police Department, Fire Department, security supervisor or other appropriate party in an emergency;
• May impound vehicles parked in violation of parking regulations;
• Keeps records and makes reports of unusual conditions, such as unlocked safes, broken windows, and malfunctions of equipment;
• May act as sergeant at arms in a commission meeting;

Required Education & Experience:

• A valid California driver’s license is required.
• Use of fire fighting equipment found in public building;
• Proper methods of patrolling and safeguarding construction projects, large buildings, and adjacent grounds, and directing incoming and outgoing pedestrian and vehicular traffic at a major entryway or terminal;
• One year of full-time paid experience in public contact enforcing rules and regulations, field investigation, or military service.
• Safety principles and practices;