Public Safety Officer

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Maintain the enforcement responsibility for adopted Rules and Regulations. Ensure the public safety of Association members, guests, employees, and contractors. Supervise department personnel on his/her assigned shifts.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Respond to all incidents (i.e. complaints, fire, ambulance, crimes-in-progress, etc.).
• Issue citations when warranted (i.e. Traffic and Non-Traffic).
• Maintain radio communications with Control Center and other patrol vehicles.
• Notify the Shift Supervisor and Control of any unusual occurrence that may involve, but not limited to, POA licensed premises, serious assaults, damage to amenities, any action that involved a response on the part of local, federal, and/or state law enforcement personnel.
• Be in contact with Law Enforcement agencies to exchange information and procedures relating to criminal matters within the confines of The Hideout. Must inform O.I.C, or Operations Supervisor or Public Safety Manager.
• Ensure that all POA Buildings and installations have been checked, (alarmed and locked when necessary) during his/her tour of duty.
• Responsible to identify and log in all calls for service, visits, and any action taken on his/her respective shift.
• Respond as directed by Control and take appropriate action as required.
• Escort responding Emergency Service personnel as requested.
• Must understand and be knowledgeable of POA Rules and Regulations, Department Orders, and Operation procedures as they relate to the Public Safety function.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Public Safety Manager and/or Operations Supervisor.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• At least one-year experience in Security position preferred.
• Act 235 certification required with Armed experience.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• EMT certification a plus.
• Must possess good decision-making skills and a high level of patience in dealing effectively with property owners in a polite and courteous manner at all times.
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Must be certified in and able to use tools and equipment required (i.e. Firearm, Pepper Spray, Taser, Handcuffing, Baton, Radar, etc.).
• Must be able to remain calm in an emergency situation.
• Must be flexible and capable of working well under pressure.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must possess a valid PA Driver’s License.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be asked to work overtime or double shift.
• Work is performed inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable situations.
• Must be in Hideout issued uniform while on duty. The Public Safety Manager or the Operations Supervisor must approve any exception to this rule.
• Attendance at Public Safety related seminars sponsored by The Hideout is recommended for all Officers.

SAFETY HAZARDS OF THE JOB:

• Public Safety Officers carry heavy responsibilities and sometimes work irregular hours - this may cause stress and possible burnout.
• They may suffer serious bodily injury through acts of crime, violence or interaction with irate individuals.
• Inspection tours in the outside, at all hours, may expose the security officer to the hazards of harsh weather
• Road accidents, in particularly in inclement weather
• Slips and falls on wet grounds, in particularly in the dark
• Possible injury caused by heavy lifting (i.e. helping injured/sick individuals into emergency vehicles; lifting boxes of supplies).
• Dog bites due to incompetent dog handling.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• Armed : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ACT 235 Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24