Security Guard - City of Fort Worth, TX : Job Details

Pay Range: $18.32hr. - $22.90/hr.Job Posting Closing on: Friday, October 25, 2024Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.A Security Guard job is available with the City of Fort Worth (Public Events / Fort Worth Convention Center). The Public Events Department has two main facilities, the Convention Center and Will Rogers Memorial Center. Both Public Events facilities are 24 hour operations, so a flexible schedule is required. The potential candidate must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays to coincide with events held at the facility.The position is at the Convention Center; however, the candidate must be able to work at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex as required by event and the department's needsMinimum Qualifications:* High school diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in security, law enforcement, or a related field* Two (2) years of increasingly responsible security or law enforcement experience* Valid Driver's License.* Must pass drug screen and background checkPreferred Qualifications:* Knowledge of Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations* Knowledge of principles and practices of effective security (in an arena setting is a plus)* Must have good computer skills, be detail oriented and possess interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelinesThe Security Guard job responsibilities include:* conduct daily routine facility inspections* write work orders, incident and inspection reports and report maintenance problems.* ensure all doors are locked after events and during non-business hours* Enforce the facility rules and report incidents to the Security Supervisor* communicate with Executive and Operations staffWORKING CONDITIONSDepending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, and balancing.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMedium Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objectsConditions of EmploymentThe City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.