TEMP/CONTRACT Municipal Complex Security Specialist

This is a contractual temporary position not to exceed 12 months from the date of hire. This position is full time, 40 hours a week. After the applicable waiting period, the individual will be eligible for health benefits.

Responsible for operating the Weapons Detection Systems (WDS) equipment to screen individuals, bags, or items, ensuring security protocols are met and identifying metal objects at security checkpoints. The WDS Specialist is responsible for deterring crime, alerting police to apprehend individuals carrying illegal weapons, reducing response times to potential threats, and to acknowledge the role of technology in improving police capabilities while emphasizing the need to uphold ethical and legal standards. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the city.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Operating and monitoring the WDS, assisting the public and contacting the Port St. Lucie Police Department Municipal Complex Officers when necessary for assistance. Observing activity at entry/exit points to promote security and identify unusual behavior, reporting to officers.
• Ensuring all visitors and employees follow established metal detector policies. All visitors must pass through the Weapons Detection System.
• If the WDS signals an alert, the Municipal Complex Security Support Personnel will advise the visitor that they can be escorted through the building by the Municipal Complex Officer or they can secure the item causing the alert, prior to clearance to entry into City Hall.
• Maintaining high safety standards, identifying hazards and following all workplace safety rules.
• Visitors are required to sign in and to provide identification to enter a city facility except when making a public records request or attending a duly called meeting in the City Council Chambers or other meeting room scheduled for conducting a public meeting.
• Upon clearance by the Municipal Complex Officer, visitors must approach the designated sign-in desk. A log will be provided to enter name, location of business transaction, and time.
• Visitors needing to enter a Restricted Access Area shall sign-in with the Municipal Complex Officer and/or customer service employee at the information desk. The visitor shall receive a Visitor Sticker allowing entry into Restricted Access Areas of City Hall.
• Visitors located in a Restricted Access Area without an escort, identification badge, or vendor pass who do not properly identify themselves when questioned by a City employee must be reported by that employee to the Municipal Complex Officer or 911.
• All Vendors and deliveries will enter through the main City Hall entrance.
• Vendors will be required to sign in on the visitors to log and receive a Visitor Sticker before proceeding to their intended location. Vendors that require an escort will be determined by the Municipal Complex Officer.
• Staff at the information desk will assist in directing deliveries through the Restricted Access Area to the designated drop-off area for packages and contacting personnel expecting deliveries
• May perform basic calibration and checks of equipment as per procedure.
• Documenting findings and reporting any suspicious items or violations.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May include nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the situation.

EDUCATIONAND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. On-the-job training provided. A minimum of six (6) months experience as a machine operator or in security is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Attention to Detail: Crucial for identifying hidden items.
• Ability to watch and notice subtle activities.
• Integrity: Reliability and good judgment.
• Knowledge of the Department and City's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Clear communication with the public, supervisors, and emergency services.
• Ability to maintain records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City staff, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

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 accommodation 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 stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The working environment is fast paced.

Documentation Requirements

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Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application.Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States,OR
• A current member of theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES),OR
• A current member of theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators (AICE),OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.