This is supervisory work in protecting and patrolling public and multi-purpose county buildings.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising a staff of contract security guards engaged in protecting county facilities and property primarily during night hours. Emphasis of the work is on supervising a staff of contract security guards assigned to various locations through personal inspection, responding to burglar alarm calls to admit police to search premises, and preparing reports of shift activities and incidents. Supervision is exercised over contract security guards through personal observation either on foot or by vehicle. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through written reports and personal conferences for satisfactory efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Confers with superiors to receive shift instructions and to report incidents and activities from previous shift.

Supervises contract security guards assigned to protect county buildings, machinery, records and vehicles from theft and vandalism; continually checks all posts to assure that appropriate security measures are being implemented.

Assures that departmental security policies and procedures are appropriately implemented during night hours.

Responds to burglar alarm calls from various county buildings and admits police officials to search premises.

Responds to verbal reports of unusual incidents or problems and assists in their resolution; assists other law enforcement agencies in investigations and emergencies as needed.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of locations of various multi-purpose county buildings, the nature of building operations and their inherent security risks.

Knowledge of modern security practices, techniques and methods of law enforcement.

Knowledge of the policies, regulations and procedures used in protecting and patrolling public property and multi-purpose county buildings.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate contract guards, superiors and police officials.

Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

Ability to react promptly and appropriately in emergency situations.

Ability to enforce security firmly and impartially and with respect for individual rights.

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