Security Officer - Bernalillo County Metro Courthouse

The Security Officer position for the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Courthouse (BCMC) is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers and all visitors of their assigned post. Security Guard will be assigned to different areas during their posts-employee doors, x-ray, wanding, greeter, secondary post, probations, arraignments, guard shack and control room.

Essential Tasks (minimum requirements) to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation

• Following proper procedure in greeting, wanding, utilizing the x-ray machine , vehicle inspections and patrolling
• Perform security patrols on premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates
• Investigate and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards and other security related situations
• Completion of Daily Activity Reports of each shift
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
• Prompt and timely patrols
• Provide any needed assistance to customer, employees and visitors according to the site procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Captain

Education, Experience and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required plus any Security/Law Enforcement experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold and maintain Security Guard status (Free/paid training for a Level 1 and Level 2 Guard Card, if potential candidate does not possess one.)
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
• Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.
• Demonstrated strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures
• Ability write and investigate required reports
• Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions utilizing ADC LTD NM and customer policy and procedures
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Pass a criminal history background check

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not carry any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to eight (8) hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.
• Outdoor posts may require an individual to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, or severe weather (e.g., snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind).
• Frequent contact with general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center, requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations (e.g., confrontations with angry, distraught, disturbed, or violent persons).
• Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or relieving bladder or bowels.
• Ability to remain alert with ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations. Use of senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch) is necessary to discern unusual or dangerous situations.
• Ability to use post security equipment (metal detectors, X-rays, CCTV).
• Ability to read post assignments, write reports, and respond to both routine and emergency dispatches or orders.
• Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis (e.g., provide emergency First Aid or resuscitation while waiting for arrival of paramedics or other emergency personnel).
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs (e.g., in responding to emergencies, ensuring timely and complete facility evacuations, giving pursuit, etc.).
• Evening and Weekend Hours required

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 401k.

ADC LTD NM is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.