Building Security Attendant

The Position

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This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/22/24, 5/27/24, 6/24/24, 7/22/24 Building Security Attendant is a journey-level class. Incumbents perform a variety of patrol and stationary security functions such as monitoring access to County facilities, facilitating energy conservation efforts, monitoring and activating/deactivating alarms, responding to alarms/events, and observing and reporting facility safety and health hazards. Building Security Attendants are unarmed, uniformed personnel who are licensed guards, carry non-lethal defensive weapons, and are trained in first aid and CPR. Incumbents provide security for facilities through trained and informed observation of facility infrastructure that promotes the health, safety and general welfare of County employees and members of the public.

Note - The following five (5) valid certificates/licenses are required at the time of application:

• Guard Card
• Baton
• Pepper Spray
• CPR
• First Aid

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Common procedures and methods associated with providing public security
• Methods and techniques to prepare incident reports, etc.
• Proper operation of communication equipment such as two-way radios, pagers and cell phones
• Safety procedures related to using security equipment and tools including non-lethal defensive weapons (pepper spray and baton)
• Basic first aid and CPR
• A variety of computer software applications such as word processing, security information and facility monitoring systems, and e-mail

Ability to

• Respond quickly and appropriately in an emergency
• Speak, read, and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Report emergencies by telephone, two-way or radio, or other communication device
• Keep work records and prepare reports
• Provide basic first aid and CPR
• Use computer equipment to enter, maintain and extract information

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• A valid Security Guard License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Service
• Permit/certification for non-lethal defensive weapons (pepper spray) issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Service
• Permit/certification for non-lethal defensive weapons (baton) issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Service
• CPR certificate from an authorized agency
• First Aid certificate from an authorized agency

Note: Failure to maintain the Security Guard License, the permits/certifications for the non-lethal defensive weapons (pepper spray and baton), the CPR certificate, or the First Aid certificate may constitute cause for termination from this class.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Driver's License: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher will be required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate driver's license may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Uniform Requirement: Incumbents are required to wear a designated uniform.

Physical Requirements:

• Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish colors in order to describe events in an accurate manner
• Have normal (or corrected to normal) sense of vision in order to operate a vehicle safely and perform other duties of this class
• Have normal (or corrected to normal) sense of hearing in order to operate communication equipment required for this class
• Walk, climb stairs, and stand for long periods of time
• Physical strength and agility to use defensive non-lethal weapons and to escort an individual from a facility

Working Conditions:

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather
• Work alone for extended periods of time

Shift, Weekend and Holiday Work: All employees in this class will be subject to working shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime and standby.

Criminal History and Background Check:Candidates will need to pass a security clearance investigation conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, or other agency designated by the department in accordance with Sacramento County Personnel Policies. Failure to maintain the ability to pass such security clearance investigation may constitute cause for termination.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.