Security Guard 8202 - Citywide C00461

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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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 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. Other, duties required of Security Guards specifically in a museum setting may include, but are not limited to: Standing the majority of the shift. During emergencies, may occasionally perform a variety of duties in assisting in the installation and removal of temporary exhibits Possession of all the following three requirements: 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 License and Certification: For driving positions : Requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator's license. Desirable Qualifications for Museum positions: Prior customer service experience Current CPR certification The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ . Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Selection Procedure: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Security Guard Multiple Choice Examination: (Weight 100%): Qualified candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice test to determine their relative knowledge, skill, and ability level in one or more of the following job-related areas as appropriate: Ability to write accurate and clear reports of incidents; knowledge of safety and security procedures to include the general techniques and practices for public safety and preventing loss or damage to public facilities; and ability to deal tactfully with the public and staff by providing customer service in a polite, helpful, and effective manner. This is a standardized written multiple-choice examination. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in this examination. The multiple-choice exam will be administered either on a computer or in a paper format. Qualified candidates will be notified of the type of exam format in their exam appointment notification. Your score will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to re-take this test. If the selection process for a future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes this exam your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the test. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in associat