Position Description
Scheduled Salary Increase : 3% effective 7/22/24 ($34,190 - $41,574 Annually) APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The
Department of Internal Services is currently offering multiple employment opportunities for dedicated and self-reliant individuals interested in the position of
Security Officer.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL SERVICES ABOUT THIS EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Security Division is responsible for the physical security of County employees and citizens.
Security Officers accomplish this by 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.
APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.
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. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Extra-help (temporary) positions are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do not obtain permanent status, and serve at the will of the department head.
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Samples of Duties
Please click here to review the Samples of Duties Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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.
TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE : - Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
- A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate). Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Failure to completely list education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
- Documentation of your United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent may be requested to verify completion of qualifying education.
- If you have completed education in a foreign institution and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You must attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Jose Rubio; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov .
- Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number will result in the rejection of your application.
SELECTION PROCESS : Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process listed below:
- Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS : - Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete and accurate; amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline)
- Supplemental Questionnaire
Please note : All required application materials must be received
online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email, or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
HOW TO APPLY :Applications for this recruitment must be submitted
online only. An online application may be found at:
https://www.fresnocountyjobs.com .
Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).
For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.
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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - 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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Analyst: Jose Rubio Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
