Security Officer - Sheriff

The Security Officer will ensure the safety and security of buildings and ground for County employees and the general public.

Position Code: SE3001

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.

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Responsibilities

• Possesses a detailed working knowledge of the access control and video surveillance software and hardware as well as the x-ray and magnetometer equipment and makes programming changes and reviews and generates logs and video as needed
• Performs security screening procedures of the public and staff at ingress and egress points in the secure County buildings when open to the public as prescribed by County Ordinance 93-7, assists Deputies at security stations as needed, and performs roving building patrols of prescribed buildings to ensure security after public hours
• Creates detailed logs of all after hours events, controls after hours ingress and egress security screening and monitors employee after hours access in various buildings to maintain safety and security, and reports criminal/mischievous behavior and mechanical issues appropriately
• Directly interacts with public and all county agencies/departments and answers questions from both and provides direction both during the course of normal business and during emergencies
• Attends meetings, seminars, and training as directed
• Performs other job related duties as required
• Subject to working shifts or on-call as schedule warrants
• Works in conditions of potential outbursts of disruptive individuals

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer one year of security experience
• Must be willing to obtain the following certifications after hire: AED Certification Adult/Child, Infant CPR/First Aid, and Passive Restraint Training
• Must have a valid PA Driver's License
• Must be able to physically and mentally react quickly in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak