Security Specialist Supervisor - EXAM

Security Specialist Supervisor - EXAM

Salary

$23.54 - $35.29 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-3539-C1

Department

Exam for Various Departments

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

Under direction, is responsible for supervising and participating in the work of monitoring and patrolling of City property and/or monitoring community areas to evaluate and report on unusual or suspicious activity, and controlling access to City buildings and facilities; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Supervises employees, to include conducting performance evaluations, approving/disapproving leave requests, and/or initiating disciplinary action;

• Assigns tasks to workers for completion based on priority of work;

• Oversees monitoring of closed-circuit television, video recorders, computers, video surveillance monitors, or control panels; monitors system when necessary;

• Ensures staff accurately detects unusual situations and reports such activity to the appropriate authorities;

• Trains employees on safety and security procedures; recommends improvements or changes to these procedures;

• Oversees all aspects of building security systems;

• Reports unusual situations; operates radio equipment or telephones to dispatch the necessary assistance;

• Maintains all aspects of personal access control card system;

• Develops forms, logs, and reports; oversees entry into the logs;

• Oversees alarm response procedures;

• Coordinates on-site building evacuations and emergencies; works closely with uniformed response units during building emergencies when needed;

• Secures area if packages are delivered that are suspected of containing hazardous or explosive material;

• Provides customer service involving answering the telephone and/or face-to-face contact in order to greet the public, take complaints, and answer inquiries;

• Responds to duress alarms, fire alarms, and other related problems;

• Designs and enforces action plans related to specific alarms;

• Reviews and maintains closed-circuit television tapes;

• May operate metal detecting devices and x-ray machines to scan for potentially dangerous items;

• May testify in hearings.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience performing security work.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a situational judgment (SJT) exam weighted 30% covering problem scenarios with response options; a computerized examination weighted 70%, covering reading comprehension, problem sensitivity, logic and reasoning, information ordering, and 2016/2019 Outlook, Word, and Excel.

The exam is expected to be administered in September 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidates name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

01

Do you have 4 years experience performing security work such as observing and guarding property, controlling access to buildings and facilities, etc.?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

• o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
• o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

Required Question

Employer City of Columbus

Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone (614) 645-8301

Website https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs