Written Exam Details:
- The examination is tentatively scheduled to be held the week of March 24, 2025.
- Exams are strictly PASS/FAIL, results will be sent to each applicant approximately two weeks from the exam date.
Please Note: All communications regarding this hiring process will be via email. SMUD is not responsible for mail that is directed to your junk mail inbox so please be sure to add SMUD to your safe senders list.
Please reach out directly to SMUDrecruiter@smud.org if a reasonable accommodation is required. All requests must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the examination date.
Purpose
Under the direction of Security Operations Supervisors and Manager, incumbent provides security coverage ensuring that adequate protection is provided for the safety of staff, customers and visitors. Safeguards the assets of the organization, as well as those of its guests and team members. Promotes a friendly customer-oriented demeanor at all times.
Nature and Scope
This classification is comprised of two levels: Level "I" is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level "II" upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess alarms, investigate and report suspicious activities, and/or circumstances and make necessary notifications to SMUD management, local law enforcement agencies, and emergency services in the event of any emergency or criminal activity.
- Observe, assess and intervene by the use of force to the degree of force which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances.
- Patrols and inspects SMUD facilities, buildings, and grounds, by vehicle, bicycle or on foot.
- Responds to alarms and investigates and reports suspicious persons, activities and/or circumstances; responds to physically protect against intruders.
- Controls access of persons and vehicles into SMUD facilities.
- Operate, test and monitor security alarms, closed circuit television and programming CCTV zones for effectiveness, SMUD radios, fire alarms and trouble alarms for SMUD facilities.
- Observes and reports potential safety and/or fire hazards; prepare written reports, security citations.
- Provide security detail for SMUD Board members, executives, and elected officials, when and where necessary.
- Performs First Aid/CPR/AED as required.
- Maintain proper documentation of all related actions transpiring during assigned shift (computer-based logs and or manual logs)
- Report failed/defective equipment to Security Operations Supervisor for repair and generate any corrective actions to replace the faulty equipment.
- Monitor phone and communication equipment and communicate instructions to the relieving shifts as necessary to ensure compliance with SMUD Security Operations procedures.
- Maintain accountability of temporary access badges.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Education
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Please note: Minimum age 21 years; Pre-appointment Background Check: Background investigation, psychological assessment, and initial drug screening. Criminal history checks to include DMV, FBI, DOJ, or others are required. Maintain all training and qualifications requirements for the job classification.
Required Experience
- Experience equivalent to completion of sufficient formal and/or informal education to provide the necessary knowledge and skills. Typically, the knowledge and skills listed above are attained by prior work experience in the military, law enforcement, security officer work or through formal law enforcement/security education programs.
Required Licenses/Certificates
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License CDL and a satisfactory driving record not more than two moving violations in the last two years
- Applicants must possess a valid Department of Consumer Affairs BSIS Guard Card, Department of Consumer Affairs BSIS Firearms Card, Mace/Pepper Spray Certificate, First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED. Within 12 months of appointment, successfully attend and pass POST PC832 Arrest, Search and Seizure and POST PC832 Firearms Familiarization.
- Complete POST certified training assigned; Active Shooter Response Training, Advanced Firearms Training, Scenario Based Use of Force Simulator Training, Building Search Training, Gang Awareness, Crisis Intervention and Mental Health Training, Weaponless Defense Training POST / KOGA, POST Emergency Vehicle Operations EVOC Training, and Safe Vehicle Approach Training.
Knowledge Of
Basic methods, practices, and techniques of public safety and security; firearm safety and safe usage, security procedures including vehicle patrol, crime prevention, investigations, and access and traffic controls; applicable laws and regulations that apply to SMUD security including facility security plans; operation of personal computers and other specified computer applications; First Aid/CPR/AED; use and care of special equipment; techniques of preparing a variety of written materials.
Skills To
Accurately and quickly analyze a situation and determine an effective course of action; react calmly and maintain control under pressure; conduct investigations; administer First Aid/CPR/AED; Follow verbal and written directives; write reports and speak clearly and concisely; use of a Mobile Data Computer, work in a corporate and field environment with customers and employees; deal courteously and effectively with employees and the public to identify and analyze unusual circumstances and/or emergency conditions and respond accordingly; learn applicable SMUD policies and procedures; ability to operate a Security Computer System and to coordinate activities during an emergency.
Desirable Education
- A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice or related
- College course work in Criminal Justice.
Desirable Qualifications
- POST PC832 Arrest, Search and Seizure, POST PC832 Firearms Familiarization, POST Certified/Licensed Firearms Instructor, POST Certified Defensive Tactic Instructor, POST Certified Chemical Agent Instructor, POST Certified Bicycle Patrol, Concealed Weapon Permit CCW.
- Executive Protection Training
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
6201 S St
Sacramento
California United States
www.smud.org
