What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer 2 - Job and Family Services position at Lucas County?
Benefits Of Joining Our Team
- Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Monday - Friday (hours may vary)
- Starting rate of pay: $17.39/hr
- Full-time employment with paid lunch hour
- Pay increases to $18.11/hr after successful completion of a 120‑day probationary period, with annual increases thereafter
- Impressive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision
- 15.5 paid holidays each year
- 80 hours of paid vacation annually after one year of service
- 40 hours of personal leave each year
- Bi‑weekly accrual of sick leave up to 120 hours per year
- 14% employer contribution to OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employer‑paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account option
- Voluntary Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
- Patrols County buildings and parking lots; notifies deputies of illegal activities.
- Monitors safety and security systems, equipment, and alarms.
- Monitors and enforces traffic and parking rules for clients, visitors, and staff.
- Escorts visitors and clients as needed.
- Opens/closes building(s), ensuring they are secure and empty; surveys building and reports security situations or unusual conditions.
- During emergency situations, contacts and may assist emergency services such as 911, fire/EMS, and law enforcement.
- Investigates incidents (complaints, accidents, theft, property damage, etc.) and reports findings.
- Responds to and notifies law enforcement of individuals or groups threatening the safety of others; acts as a witness when necessary.
- Assists in the evacuation of the building during emergency situations.
- Administers first aid and CPR; trained to handle exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
- Assists in the investigation of incidents (complaints, accidents, theft, property damage, and equipment malfunctions).
- Prepares concise and accurate written reports following guidelines in the Security Officer Handbook and maintains related records.
- Provides information and makes recommendations concerning safety violations.
- May be called upon to testify in court as a witness to a crime.
- Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required.
- Maintains uniforms and properly cares for equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $17 - $18