Security Officer 1 (Third Shift)

*This posting may be used to fill multiple openings*

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state, secure state data and technology resources, and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.  

DAS is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.  

The General Support Division (GSD) performs a variety of back-office functions. These functions include procurement, fleet management, insurance, printing, mail services, real estate services, asset management, facilities management and surplus property services. 

The Office of Properties & Facilities provides comprehensive administrative and technical services, including facility management, preventative maintenance, custodial and security services, to support the state's largest and most complex office facilities.

What You'Ll Do:

• Patrol building & grounds to assure safety & security by walking in & around buildings & utilizing state vehicles to travel from one location to another as shift/assignment requires;
• Checks & secures buildings using hand-held, electronic Guard Tour Pipe* (PIPE);
• Locks & unlocks doors;
• Reports safety hazards & other unusual conditions;
• Investigates & documents safety & security violations;
• Maintains daily log of all activity & alarms that occur during the shift; 
• Checks personnel/visitors entering & leaving premises on detection equipment &/or by log &/or by checking identification; 
• Conducts searches of packages &/or persons; 
• Utilizes x-ray machine & pass-through metal detector; 
• Uses professional & courteous customer services techniques in all personal & telephone contacts with public; 
• Assists in maintenance of peace & order in/around assigned area; 
• Completes necessary reports; 
• Uses personal computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., uses Outlook for e-mail, studies computer-based training programs, writes shift & incident reports);
• May use Closed Circuit TV* (CCTV) & electronic intrusion devices to monitor buildings as required by shift & assignment; 
• Performs related security & safety functions (e.g., administers First Aid*, CPR*, &/or uses Automated External Defibrillator* (AED) in response to medical emergencies;
• Maintains current knowledge of location & operation of life safety equipment in buildings (e.g., fire alarms, PA system, gas & water shutoff valves);  
• In emergencies, activates fire alarms, shuts off gas & water, uses PA system to alert tenants, assists with evacuations;
• Participates & successfully completes all training (e.g., security related & other) assigned by supervisor;
• Performs variety of miscellaneous tasks as assigned (e.g., removes snow & ice; empties trash, cleans out vehicles, keeps work area clean);
• Performs any other duties required to ensure building occupants’ safety.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English. Positions making security rounds in vehicle require valid driver's license. 
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 
• Job Skills: Security, Attention to Detail

Knowledge Of:

• Safety practices & procedures
• First Aid* & CPR* 
• Public relations
• Courteous telephone etiquette & customer service

Skill In:

• Use of all equipment required by shift & assignment (e.g., 2-way radio equipment, PIPE, CCTV, AED, building’s life safety equipment, personal computer).*

Ability To:

• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action
• Deal with problems in familiar & unfamiliar situations
• Recognize safety warnings;
• Prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports
• Demonstrate physical fitness to walk, stand for long periods, bend, use hands, move fingers
• Obtain & maintain valid driver’s license as required by shift/assignment
• Work in isolation
• Work overtime, weekends & evenings
• Carry out detailed instructions

*Developed After Employment

• When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the qualifications outlined on this job posting. 
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.