Security Officer

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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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The incumbent in this position will be responsible for protecting state property from trespass, theft and other hazardous conditions. Other duties include ascending and descending multiple sets of ladder stairs for the purpose of gaining access to the buildings basements to perform duties such as, including but not limited to, fire extinguisher inspections,  water damage inspection, and resetting alarm panels as needed

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Enforces institutional policies relative to safety, security and orderliness.
   
• Make regular rounds of institutional facilities, buildings and grounds to ensure that all is in order.
   
• Prepares institutional incident reports, maintains a shift activities log, and writes other reports as required.
   
• Assists in detaining trespassers, violators and potential escapees until proper authorities arrive.
   
• Assists in searches for missing patients.
   
• Provides general information to institutional visitors and gives directions as required.
   
• May be required to provide transportation for patients to outside facilities and institutions.
   
• Inspects fire extinguishers on a monthly basis.
   
• May locate and confiscate contraband notifying appropriate authorities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Security Officer
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities or grounds from trespassing, theft and other conditions.
2. Knowledge of narrative report writing.
3. Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

As a condition of employment, all employees must certify that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by September 30, 2021; or be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis starting on September 30, 2021; or request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination(s) due to health or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices by September 30, 2021.  If hired after September 23, 2021, these certifications or requests must be completed during their initial week of employment. This will be in effect until further notice.  More information can be found here.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.