The primary purpose of this position is to build trust and relationships and improve communication with residents while providing a visible uniformed security presence for matters pertaining to preserving and protecting life and property on LMH premises. In addition to the public safety and security function, the position acts as a liaison between the residents, Field Operations Safety Supervisor (FOS), and Toledo and/or Lucas County Law Enforcement and other protective security service groups and represents the Authority’s interests. The Unarmed Static Security Officer (USSO) is LMHs front line public safety and security personnel and reports to the FOS, who serves with the Manager of Access, Communications & Security (MACS) and the Chief of Public Safety (CPS) or designee. This position confers on a regular basis with the FOS, MACS, CPS, or designee to ensure an integrated security and public safety operation at all LMH properties to prevent incidents that may pose a risk to LMH residents, employees and communities. This position will focus on being visible to the residents, building relationships / trust and providing a professional uniformed presence in buildings or an assigned area, with staff and community partners; with the primary focus being on community policing, safeguarding property and equipment, preserving / protecting life, providing safety sweeps, special attention and security checks; a proactive deterrent and uniformed response to crime, disorder, safety and security issues or incidents, and will be permanently assigned a Static, or Building Security post or position, perform rounds, perimeter and/or floor checks, perform access control or act as a building or area security officer on various shifts or locations assigned. The USSO works under and in conjunction with Armed Mobile Patrol Officer, then Police Mobile Patrol Officer, FOS, MACS, CPS in that order and Chain of Command.

All activities must support the Lucas Metropolitan Housing (“LMH” or) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

High school diploma or equivalent required. A valid Ohio Police Officer Training Academy certificate or prior safety or security experience is recommended/preferred but not required. Once employed, must be able to obtain/maintain mandated safety or security certifications or licensures. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and submit to an FBI background screening, if mandated. Must possess a valid Ohio or Michigan driver’s license and be insurable under the Authority’s plan as well as personal liability insurance. Cell phone required. Must be available for any shift and for emergency call-ins. Must also be available for representing LMH in all security matters before, during and after criminal investigations.

To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Must have ability to learn other computer software programs and operate office equipment as required by assigned tasks. Must be able to communicate via email, in person, and verbally via telephone. Ability to complete CPR, First Aid, de-escalation, crisis intervention training certifications and the LMH Public Safety Mobile Patrol Officer (MPO) Physical Fitness Standard Assessment prior to employment. Ability to pass physical and background exam and drug screen test. Ability to handle vehicles in normal and emergency conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to perform foot patrols, security sweeps and assessments, respond to alarms, large crowds, emergencies, or high stress situations. The candidate must be physically fit and have prior experience in self-defense and verbal de-escalation skills. Daily movements include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, lifting, moving about the office, field, residences and spread out properties and facilities; and attending onsite and offsite meetings and emergencies. The employee must occasionally transport or move a person up to 300 pounds and successfully meet LMH MPO Physical Fitness Standard Assessment (1 ½ mile run, push-ups/sit-ups, self-weight carry, as per age/gender/time standards)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and/or outdoors environment. The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high.