This is the first class in the Security Guard Series. Positions in this class perform security-related tasks on State property in order to ensure a safe and secure environment. Duties include monitoring, guarding, and patrolling State buildings, grounds, and other properties. This class is distinguished from the Security Lead Guard class by the latter’s responsibility to function in a lead worker capacity.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of routine difficulty which requires following detailed instructions to provide safety and security through scheduled inspections of assigned areas; recording observations, incidents, and events that occur during shift assignments and maintaining written records; locking, unlocking doors and buildings according to established schedules; controlling and monitoring visitors and crowds in order to prevent acts of vandalism, theft, and misconduct and to assure visitor rules and regulations compliance; answering questions from visitors, giving directions and explaining rules and regulations governing visiting privileges; inspecting premises for unauthorized persons, safety and fire hazards, proper lighting and heating, and unsafe conditions; requesting assistance when needed; and reporting emergency conditions and situations to appropriate authorities by telephone, radio, or emergency alarm systems. May perform other duties which include ticketing improperly parked vehicles, administering first aid as required, checking operation of physical plant equipment and reporting problems to maintenance personnel.

Supervision Given: Supervision of others is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Immediate supervision is received from a higher level security, law enforcement, or administrative position. In emergency situations, positions may have to respond appropriately without immediate direction/guidance.

Scope: Positions in this class perform work which affects the safety and security of assigned areas, employees, and the general public.

Impact of Actions: Decisions could have a moderate impact in terms of significant costs in time, money, services, and public/employee goodwill if assigned areas are not adequately safeguarded.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts on routine matters, such as answering questions from visitors, giving directions and explaining rules. Occasional external contact with local police departments for security purposes.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of safety and security procedures.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures, to react appropriately in emergency situations; and to administer first aid.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Some experience in related duties.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was created in December 1988 and replaces the Watchman A and B classes as a result of the Statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program.

Last updated: 1/16/89