Security Officer

Position: #259113 Program: Security Department: Facilities Reports to: Security Supervisor Shift Differential Premium: $0.75 per hour for hours worked on weekends, $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 2pm-10pm and $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 10pm-6am Schedule: Friday – Tuesday 2:00pm - 10:00pm Status: 100%, Full Time, Non-Exempt, Union Probation: 90 days Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance; also including Long Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 403B retirement plan CENTER’S MISSION : Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Facilities Department is a team of employees responsible for the safety, security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the Centers’ ten locations throughout the Los Angeles area. These facilities cover a wide variety of uses including medical facilities, residential facilities, community rooms, theatres, offices, industrial kitchens, and a coffee shop. The Facilities Department is a great team with hardworking people who enjoy maintaining a wonderful atmosphere for clients and staff who are looking for a community to belong to.

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment on Center premises. The Security Officer is relied upon for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, staff, clients, volunteers, visitors, and other people and property on Center grounds. % of Role ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 70% Security Operations Ensure that the grounds and facilities are safe and secure for staff and clients. Enforce the Los Angeles LGBT Center policy and procedures. Complete hourly patrol route assignments through campus grounds and parking lot. Report suspicious activities, property damage, and safety hazards to dispatch, supervision, and management.

Respond promptly to incidents of fire alarms, panic buttons and disturbances communicated by the Security Officer II position. Escort disruptive individuals off the property. Coordinate with additional security personnel, supervisors, managers, or law enforcement if the situation escalates. Provide assistance to local law enforcement and emergency services. Ensure all buildings are clear of occupants after closing by conducting thorough checks of all rooms, including bathrooms and office spaces. Check and lock all doors, parking lots & driveways, turn off fans, lights, and all-day use equipment, activate alarm systems and secure building. Other duties as assigned.

20% Other Duties Check email and activity logs daily for departmental updates. Complete daily activity report, incident reports or other paperwork before end of shift. 10% Training Participate in security training programs and stay updated on campus policy and procedures. 0% Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory) (If none, indicate 0%.) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBT…

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