Part-time Lead Security Officer - Public Works

Salary: $24.70 - $25.93 Hourly Location : City of Anaheim, CA Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 2025-00052 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 03/05/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description The City of Anaheim Public Works Department is seeking a highly motivated, results oriented Part Time Lead Security Officer with excellent customer service skills, who is seeking a challenging leadership role to monitor the work activities of contracted security personnel. Qualified candidates will possess journey-level experience as a Security Officer to include lead supervisory experience. Bilingual ability in English and another language is highly desirable. Candidates must possess a California Driver's License and valid State of California-issued proprietary guard card by date of appointment. Ideal Candidates will: Have excellent customer service, communication, and writing skills. Have ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Be a team player who values integrity. Have experience working with Microsoft Office programs specifically Word and Excel. Previous experience working with metal detectors and visitor management software programs is highly desirable. This is a part-time position usually averaging 30 hours per week with benefits. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed. To view the current benefits summary, please click here Essential Functions The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Supervise subordinate part-time security staff, assign work, train, coach and counsel employees and monitor performance. Positions assigned to Public Works effectively monitor the performance of contracted guards at various city locations and provide input to vendor regarding contracted security employees. Schedule security employees by using a computerized scheduling system. Maintain policies and procedures related to Security functions to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. Resolve patron and City employees concerns within established policies and practices; receive lost items and requests for recovery of such items; Maintain accurate and complete security reports, event logs; prepare and maintain various spreadsheets, databases and lists by a personal computer for reporting purposes. Collect and analyze security data to determine security needs, security program goals, or program accomplishments. Monitor activities and patrol City owned buildings and grounds; perform Security Guard duties as necessary. Monitor and respond to computerized fire system; observe multiple panels in the security office to monitor doors, elevators, smoke detectors and fire dampers; monitor numerous cameras throughout the facility. Lock and close gates and doors, check to make certain that equipment and lighting are secured for safety; install locks and/or special security equipment as required; issue keys to clients as needed. Check for water and gas leaks and other physical hazards or malfunctions and take necessary action to have the problem corrected. Issue and safeguard equipment such as city owned vehicles, two-way radios, access cards, keys, and other various security equipment and electronic checkpoint software. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications Experience: Journey-level (two years) experience as a Security Guard. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: City codes and parking laws; methods and procedures of security work; and principles of supervision and training; relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and facilities; of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. City, state and federal rules, laws, and regulations as they apply to public health, public safety, parking and public nuisance issues. Ability to: Maintain interpersonal relations and diplomacy with people; effectively supervise and train subordinates; prepare written reports; schedule employees and make work assignments to meet department needs; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; stay abreast of safety and legal requirements affecting the security operations; demonstrate professionalism, ethics, cultural diversity and discrimination awareness; operate city owned radios, vehicles; read and understand departmental policies, rules, regulations and instructions; use discretion and sound judgment; work independently; maintain availability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and emergency call out without restriction; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work. License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment. Possession of a valid State of California-issued proprietary guard card by date of appointment. Ability to obtain or qualify for AED/CPR training is desirable. Supplemental Information This is a part-time position usually averaging 30 hours per week with benefits. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on March 19, 2025 at 5:00PM Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs to eligible part-time employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. To view the current benefits summary, visit: For additional information about the City's benefits, visit then click on Part-Time Employees. RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. Part-time eligible employees become members of CalPERS as either Classic or New members. Part-time employees not eligible for CalPERS are required to participate in the City's part-time 457 plan, as a replacement plan for Social Security. To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit: 01 Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the application and the responses to the following Supplemental Questions. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the Supplemental Questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses referring to your resume may eliminate you from consideration. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 02 This is a part-time position usually averaging 30 hours per week with no minimum number of hours guaranteed. In order to accommodate operational needs, flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays may be necessary. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 03 Are you available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays? Yes No 04 Do you currently possess a valid California Class C driver's license? Yes, I have a California Class C driver's license No, but I am able to obtain one by date of hire. No, and I am unable to obtain one 05 Do you have a valid California Proprietary Guard Card? Yes No 06 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide CA Proprietary Guard Number and Expiration Date. If none type N/A. 07 How many years of journey level experience do you have as a Security Guard? None Less than 1 year At least 1 year, but less than 2 years At least 2 years, but less than 3 years 3 years or more 08 Please describe your journey level experience as a Security Guard. Also include when and where you have obtained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A. 09 Do you have experience working with metal detectors? Yes No 10 Please describe your experience working with metal detectors. Also include when and where you have obtained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A. 11 What is your level of competence in utilizing Microsoft Excel? None, I do not know how to use it. Basic, I can insert rows, columns, and input numbers. Intermediate, I can use formulas, filter data, format cells, and create charts/graphs. Advanced, I can utilize pivot tables, create array formulas, and solve algebraic equations. 12 Along with excellent English speaking ability, are you fluent in any other languages? 13 Along with excellent English communications skills, please list any other language(s) which you are able to communicate fluently in and in what capacity (speaking only, speaking/read/write, etc.). If none, type N/A Required Question

Created: 2025-03-10