Security Officer


Job Details

The Oregon Historical Society is currently accepting applications for a Security Officer. The Security Officer is responsible for daily enforcement of OHS security policies and standing orders through patrols, surveillance, personal initiative and decision making.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Enforces the security policies of the Oregon Historical Society as directed by the Facilities Manager through standing orders, including monitoring staff and visitor compliance with visual identifications rules and procedures, monitoring and controlling access to restricted areas, monitoring and controlling visitor deportment while on OHS property.

- Performs regular interior and exterior foot patrols of OHS building and grounds and carries out standing orders as directed by the Facilities Manager.

- Acts as primary response to Immediate Assistance Calls from OHS staff, performing first aid and CPR if necessary, including the summoning of emergency services and their supervisors and/or other Facilities staff members for immediate assistance.

**JOB DUTIES**

* Provides assistance, directions, and general information about the Oregon Historical Society, its facilities and their use, and programming.

* Officers will direct individuals requiring substantial information to the Admissions Desk for further assistance and referral.

* Keeps written notes of noteworthy incidents and security/facilities issues or problems during their shift and patrols and completes the appropriate forms at the end of shift for submission to the Facilities Manager for disposition.

* Use the OHS 2-way radio net for immediate reporting and patrol communication, observing proper operational procedures and etiquette at all times.

* Reports potential or actual custodial/health and safety problems to supervisor or taking immediate remedial action if necessary to ensure staff and visitor comfort and safety.

* Conveys any security or facilities problems to the Facilities Manager which require immediate intervention or resolution.

* Report all problems that can be addressed in a routine manner at the end of the shift.

* Assists with set ups and tear downs of equipment for events and meetings.

* Participates in regular training to maintain and enhance professional skills as directed by the Facilities Manager.

* Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.

* Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

* Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, visitors and volunteers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.

* Respectfully takes direction from Lead Security Officer.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

This position has no supervisory duties.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to work in outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally is exposed to risk of electric shock for example if using Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED).

This position requires extended work hours at busy times of the year. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the position. May be required to work in a confined space shared with other workers and/or volunteers.

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 Oregon Historical Society

 05/23/2024

 Portland,OR