Security Officer

Job Description

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The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware's historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans.
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A class incumbent is responsible for protecting State property from trespass, theft, and other hazardous conditions.

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.