Security Officer - City of Everett
Everett, WA
About the Job
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for Security Officer. This position may work either at the Transit Center or the City of Everett Library.
Why Everett?
Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, value work-life balance.
The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, follow this link.
About the City:
Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more. Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team.
This is an exciting chapter in Everett’s story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about Everett!
The employee in this class provides security and patrol functions to enforce rules, regulations, codes of conduct, and City ordinances. The employee in this class, under general supervision, patrols the regional Multi-modal Center and/or transportation centers to provide security and safety for the grounds and general public. A high priority of this position is responding to customer service requests and needs and providing quality service.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of building and grounds security is required. The employee is responsible for rendering first aid to the general public, multi-modal center tenants and employees and for determining if emergency treatment is necessary. Specific guidelines including laws, regulations, City policies, and procedures exist; however, the employee must exercise judgment in determining the appropriate guideline to apply. The work is performed independently with general direction from a supervisor. Contacts include Everett Transit staff, building occupants, law enforcement officials, and the general public for the purpose of providing security, regulation enforcement, assistance and exchange of information.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
Patrol and monitor surveillance cameras in designated areas to enforce laws and regulations and codes of conduct, prevent and check for property damage, and identify potential safety hazards.
Respond to security or emergency situations and contact appropriate staff, law enforcement or other emergency personnel. Secure facilities at end of shift.
Maintain routine records and statistics and prepare written reports. Prepare accurate, clear, and comprehensive activity, incident and service reports.
Report malfunctioning of electrical equipment and report buildings or grounds in need of maintenance or repair.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires high school graduation or equivalent AND a minimum of one year security work experience, OR
Any combination of training or experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Successful completion of an extensive background check, which includes a psychological evaluation.
Complete and maintain CPR and first aid certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit City of Everett Job Opportunities to apply.
All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
The standard City of Everett Application Form.
Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for Security Officer.
Applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024 to be considered.
LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
EXAMINATION STEPS
There will be a pre-screening of all applications.
Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated (weighted 30%). Treat these questions as a TEST.
Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 70%).
All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.
IMPORTANT NOTES
A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.
The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214 or other official military separation documentation that clearly indicates an honorable discharge from military service on or before the date filing closes.
Extensive background checks will be conducted.
Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a City-paid medical evaluation.
New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.
This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.
Filing Opens: April 10, 2024
Filing Closes: May 1, 2024
Open/Competitive
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