City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, patrols public buildings and grounds to safeguard property against damage, hazardous situations, or unauthorized entry; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: enforcing rules and regulations governing the access to and use of public facilities; preparing routine reports of time and work done; making routine contact with the general public and operating personnel in the patrolling and safeguarding of public facilities.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Patrols grounds or makes rounds of buildings, punching in on watchman's clock at various stations; prevents the entry of unauthorized persons on premises.

2. Watches for fire or fire hazards or other unusual conditions.

3. Checks to see if windows and doors are locked and lights turned out.

4. Observes improperly functioning equipment and reports defects noted.

5. In a hospital or other institution, secures emergency supplies and materials for wards; places and removes tables and chairs in classrooms when needed.

6. May perform part time incidental duties such as: operate elevator; relieve on switchboard; park cars, and perform minor maintenance and cleanup tasks.

Requires ability to: read and write English; accept responsibility and work without close supervision; follow written and oral directions; think and act quickly in emergencies; write accurate and clear reports of incidents.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

1, One year of verifiable experience as a security officer; AND

2. Possession of a current California Security Guard Registration Card issued by the California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services; AND

3. Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.

Amended: 7/1/77 (retitled); 5/29/2014

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.