Security Guard - Live In

The Security Officer will be responsible for performing after hours security functions for the Housing apartment buildings and grounds. Incumbent will perform duties including but not limited to: responding to alarms; responding to emergency and non-emergency calls; patrolling assigned areas; As a Security Guard Live-In hours of operations are geared towards the need of the department. 

1. Conduct security checks on housing apartment buildings and grounds, to observe unusual behavior and to prevent/report vandalism.
2. Ensure that buildings are secure, and alarms are set; unlock and deactivate alarms during business hours; provide access to building for law enforcement after hours.
3. Provide security presence, traffic control, other security functions as required.
4. Patrol the community and building by foot or vehicle; monitor parking lots, assist community members and ensure a safe environment.
5. Enforce established rules and regulations, answer questions, and provide information to the public.
6. Observe activities at assigned locations and notify the Police Communication Dispatcher of any emergencies or suspicious activity.
7. Perform customer service assistance such as locating and/or directing people at tribal facilities.
8. Analyze and react to emergencies.
9. Operate communication equipment.
10. Perform minor housekeeping duties by picking up trash, sweeping, etc. while patrolling. 
11. Record and report deficiencies related to the facilities assigned such as safety hazards and security lighting.
12. Log and record all observations of incidents that occur in their presence.  
13. Write and review daily activity reports and incident reports; verify information.
14. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Knowledge of:

• Security and patrolling techniques;
• Customer service principles;
• Report writing;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and/or statutes;
• Resources available in the community should the need arise to call upon them;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

• Provide customer service;
• Analyze and react to emergency situations;
• Handle encounters with irate or hostile individuals;
• Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions or behaviors;
• Gather confidential information with tact and diplomacy;
• Exercise judgment in selecting course of action to follow during patrols;
• Prepare concise factual reports;
• Use a computer and related software applications;
• Prepare activity reports;
• Provide security, traffic control and escorts as required;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends with flexibility in schedule with advance notice.
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.