Security Officers

Security Officer
Recruitment #083024-MBDZ01-600100
Opening Date 8/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date 9/13/2024 11:59:00 PM
Type of Recruitment Open Competitive
Salary Yearly: $29,646.00/Min - $37,058.00/Mid
Salary Plan M37
Pay Grade 6
Shift Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Employment Type Actual Vacancy
Employment Term Regular
Agency DOL/Administration
Location(s) Blue Hen Corporate Center: (655 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE, 19901)
Contact Name DOL/DHR
Contact Phone 302-761-8015
Telework Eligible Yes
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Summary Statement
A class incumbent is responsible for protecting State property from trespass, theft, and other hazardous conditions.
Essential Functions
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
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Security Officer
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities or grounds from trespassing, theft, and other conditions.
- Knowledge of narrative report writing.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, or canceled, or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules.

This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of the interview.
Conditions Of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire's Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection 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 the name of the educational provider, training course titles, and a 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 online, 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 StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
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.