li>Assists Deputies and other peace officers, as directed, in the event of an emergency; Regulates the use of facilities and grounds by ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; Responds to both routine and emergency security-related calls for service, complaints, or unusual conditions on County property; takes appropriate action within scope of authority; Directs traffic, enforces parking regulations, and issues County parking citations or warnings, as necessary; May create and maintain computer databases for tracking, retrieval of information, and maintenance of computer files; Maintains communication with dispatch center and other Officers via two-way radio; Testifies in legal proceedings; May conduct metal detector searches with a handheld wand or oversee metal detector operations at entry points; May provide first aid or emergency medical services, within scope of the provided training, to County employees or guests; Inventories, safeguards and returns patient valuables; Assists medical personnel in transporting and/or escorting psychiatric patients; Conducts property searches of 5150 patients pursuant to law; Applies behavioral restraints to patients as provided by departmental policies and procedures; Reports criminal activity and participates in a Private Person's Arrest in accordance with California laws and departmental policy, if necessary, pending other law enforcement assistance or actions; Uses reasonable force to protect self, staff, and general public, as allowed by departmental policies and procedures; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties as required. - Patrols assigned areas, remaining alert for security breaches and criminal and/or suspicious activity; documents and reports relevant observations to appropriate authorities; uses presence to deter criminal activity;
- Logs security events and other relevant information; obtains additional information, as necessary; prepares accurate and concise reports consistent with departmental policy;
- Warns violators or notifies proper authorities in connection with violations of County rules and regulations and suspected criminal violations;
- Makes rounds of designated areas and reports relevant observations;
- Maintains physical security of County buildings and property by checking and securing doors and windows, checking interior/exterior lighting and alarm systems and monitoring surveillance devices and multiple alarm systems;
- Provides information to persons conducting business at County facilities;
- Controls access to secured areas by confirming legitimacy of requested access and identity of requestor; issues badges and passes at access level authorized by management;
- Maintains vigilance for and reports fire threats, water leaks, electrical hazards, equipment failures, etc.
