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Form of workJob Description
Objective:
Special Police Officers appointed pursuant to §1100.1 shall be strictly confined in their authority to the particular place or property which they are commissioned to protect. Special Police Officers are responsible for performing policing and security work by protecting residents, clients and property. Special Police officers represent the civil authority of government. Special Police Officers typically are responsible for maintaining order and safety, enforcing the law, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities. These functions are known as policing.
- 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.
- Complete “Identification” checks to make sure visitors are 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 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 in accordance with the District of Columbia Code; and contacts the appropriate law enforcement agency for transportation and assistance.
- 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.
- Prior to checking off from given tour of duty, certifies that property is safe; any contrary comments will be noted on the duty log and turned over to officer assuming the next tour of duty.
Performs other related duties as assigned
