Security Officer

The Fresno County General Services Department invites applications for the position of Security Officer. The incumbent is responsible for patrolling buildings and grounds to ensure security and fire protection, securing facilities to prevent unauthorized entry, enforcing security rules and regulations, and reporting illegal security breaches and behavior to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Ideal candidates should possess keen observation skills, the ability to adapt to a variety of situations requiring sound judgment and have exceptional interpersonal skills.

Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Be sure to indicate in the supplemental questionnaire if you are willing to accept an extra-help position.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education : Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
• Certification : Ability to obtain a Security Guard Card issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) within one (1) year from the date of hire or be rejected during the probationary period.
• Note : Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment. Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain California Department of Social Services Guardian clearance as a condition of employment.

APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

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