Security Officer

PART-TIME SECURITY OFFICER

Summary/Objective

The purpose of this position is to enforce established policies and procedures in a manner that provides a safe and secure environment for Rocket Center guests and employees.

Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Properly lock and secure Rocket Center buildings, offices, gates, and other property in an accurate and timely manner.
• Meet or exceed regulatory and professional standards for policies and procedures governing the interaction and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
• Comply with and enforce all Rocket Center policies and procedures.
• Prepare and distribute reports regarding security violations, hazards, and occurrences.
• Promptly escort guests and employees to safety areas during threats of severe weather.
• Meet or exceed the expectations of the Security Shift Supervisor for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.
• The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities            No.

Required Education and Experience

High school or G.E.D.

Must have the ability to patrol all areas of the Rocket Center on foot or in a vehicle and deal with unusual situations in a calm, effective, and efficient manner.  Must have good communication skills to interact with the general public and employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Education and Experience

Minimum of 6 months experience as a security guard or in law enforcement strongly desired OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge of general law enforcement is strongly desired.

Knowledge of Windows-based operating systems is strongly desired.

Work Environment/Physical Demands Summary

• Walking and climbing stairs to patrol facilities and grounds for the duration of the shift, lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Standing or sitting for long periods (4-12 hours) or the duration of shift.
• Sight, reading, feeling, and wrist movements to inspect grounds, and facilities, handle documents, operate computer terminal, and operate security equipment including company vehicle.
• Talking and hearing to communicate with supervisors, employees, and guests in person and over the telephone.
• This position involves working in a climate-controlled office environment, at a security station that is exposed to various weather conditions, and outside in various weather conditions patrolling Rocket Center grounds. 
• This position deals extensively with employees, guests, and visitors of the Rocket Center.

Travel Required?      No

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an equal-opportunity employer. As such, we offer equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.