The Position Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Work shifts, which include all days and hours, are determined by seniority
Work Location: Multiple Locations. This role is typically performed outdoors, requiring the ability to navigate rough terrain and in all weather conditions.
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for L anguage Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: The District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU.) To view this labor agreement, please click here .
Applicants start at the entry salary rate . If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary: Positions in this class provide security functions to protect and ensure the safety of the buildings, facilities, and grounds of City-Owned assets. They respond to alarms and urgent asset emergencies at all hours, including off-hours (swing shift, graveyard, and weekends). All tasks support employee wellness and safety. Patrol for the purposes of this classification is defined below under typical duties.
The Water Security Specialist classification is located in the following bureaus:
- Portland Fire and Rescue (PF&R)
- Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R)
- Portland Water Bureau (PWB)
The eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future, regular and limited-duration vacancies in Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Fire & Rescue, and Portland Water Bureau. For more detailed information regarding position specific information, see the Current Vacancies below. Current Vacancies (3)Portland Parks and Recreation:Portland Parks and Recreation is actively recruiting to fill multiple positions in the Urban Forestry group.
As an Asset Security Specialist with Portland Parks and Recreation, you will:
- Patrol and monitor buildings and grounds in a designated area by foot and/or vehicle, checking for unauthorized access and suspicious people/circumstances; check locks, doors, and gates; provide building surveillance via telemonitoring.
- Respond to intrusion alarms or other suspicious circumstances by checking the area and intervening or collaborating with Security Leadership, Park Rangers, and other law enforcement personnel as appropriate; assists law enforcement personnel upon request.
- Monitor grounds for general safety hazards that would endanger the public or staff and reports these for needed action or repair.
- Responds to asset emergencies such as alarms; monitors the situation; contacts the Supervisor on duty and Dispatch as appropriate; follows directions of the Supervisor in charge to perform functions such as reading facility maps to determine the location of the emergency; and assists crew responding to the emergency as directed.
- Responds to customer calls for emergency asset management.
- Operates two-way radio to convey or obtain necessary information.
- Assists with leadership and training of employees in safety procedures.
- Responds to questions from citizens; explains city code, policy and procedures and/or refers citizens to the proper staff.
- Maintains routine records; logs incidents in records; and writes daily reports of activity.
- Administers first aid and call for emergency aid, if needed.
- May be assigned to chronic nuisance areas to observe and report as a Security presence.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Asset Security Specialists are distinct from Park Rangers in that they focus solely on asset and grounds access control monitoring. Asset Security Specialist patrols and inspects buildings and grounds for unauthorized access. City code Title 20 enforcement remains the duty of the Park Ranger classification.
As essential employees, Asset Security Specialists may be called back to work during emergencies. No Current Vacancies
Portland Water Bureau:
Water Security Specialists provide security and patrol functions to protect and ensure the safety of the buildings, employees, facilities and grounds of the Water Bureau; and are first responders to water system emergencies during off-hours (swing shift, graveyard and weekends). The Water Security Specialist patrols and inspects buildings and grounds in a designated area by foot and/or vehicle; checks unauthorized access, suspicious people/circumstances; checks locks, doors and gates; provides building surveillance via telemonitoring; responds to intrusion alarms or other suspicious circumstances by checking the area and intervening or calling law enforcement personnel as appropriate; assists law enforcement personnel upon request; inspects grounds for general safety hazards that would endanger the public or staff and reports these for needed action or repair; and conducts crime prevention through environmental design surveys, documenting findings and recommending appropriate action.
The Water Security Specialist also responds to system emergencies such as main break; investigates the situation; contacts the Water Control Center operator or supervisor on duty; performs emergency shutdowns as needed to stop the flow of water and prevent property damage; establishes traffic control to protect the public; and assists the crew responding to the emergency as directed.
About Portland Parks & Recreation:Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.
PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
About Portland Water Bureau: The Portland Water Bureau's 600 employees work together to serve almost a million people in the Portland area. The bureau values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. The City of Portland Water Bureau’s mission is to serve excellent water every minute of every day to almost 1 million customers in the Portland Metropolitan area. We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We are committed to the difficult-and essential-work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position.
Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day.
Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come.
Our equity commitment: We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficult-and essential-work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
12:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81956196463
Meeting ID: 819 5619 6463
Have a question?Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Knowledge of the principles and methods related to building and grounds security.
Experience handling disruptive situations and individuals.
Knowledge of emergency response techniques and first aid, with the ability to assess when emergency aid is needed.
Ability to understand, apply and explain rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues independently.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
Applicants must also have: - A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record .
- Ability to obtain State of Oregon Private Security Certification for an unarmed professional within 60 days of hire.
The Recruitment ProcessSTEP 1: Apply online between August 19 - September 9, 2024 Required Application Materials: - Resume
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials: - If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips: - Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 9, 2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of September 16, 2024 - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late September - Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: October Step 6: Start Date: November - A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional InformationClick here for additional information regarding the following: - City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process - Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerA Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 9/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
