ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols and inspects buildings and adjacent grounds. Responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action
• Screens lists of authorized residents against all persons entering and exiting buildings at secured and controlled entrances and exits
• Contacts residents by telephone or intercom to ensure that the visitor is acceptable; logs all visitors as to the date, time and destination. Logs out departures
• Monitors all safety devices such as fire alarm systems, elevators and security equipment; and responds to emergencies when these devices are activated
• Notifies the Property Management Office of floods, fires and other hazardous conditions which affect the safety of residents, guests, staff and property; notifies the Authority’s Command Center when the Property Management Office is closed
• Notifies the Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services of all life-threatening emergencies
• Makes necessary arrests following the District of Columbia Code; and contacts the appropriate law enforcement agency for transportation and assistance
• Conducts package and vehicle inspections as well as limited searches of individuals suspected of illegal activity
• Directs traffic (vehicle and pedestrian); controls parking entrances; issues and/or requests traffic violation notices
• Enforces truancy laws
• Receives, issues, and accounts for all keys to Authority buildings, offices, and locked gates
• Maintains a 24-hour log of all criminal or unusual activity, incidents, or anything requiring action
• Before checking off from a given tour of duty, certifies that Authority property is safe; any contrary comments will be noted on the duty log and turned over to the officer assuming the next tour of duty
• Performs other related duties as assigned.