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CLASS CODE: 3181 OPEN DATE:   5/30/2008

JOB TITLE	SECURITY OFFICER
ANNUAL SALARY	$37,876 - $47,064 $42,219 to $52,471 at the Department of Water and Power
DUTIES	A Security Officer patrols and safeguards City-owned buildings, parks, reservoirs, facilities, grounds, and equipment; answers questions and directs visitors/patrons; assures that only authorized persons enter buildings, yards, and other restricted areas; prepares reports and keeps records; may make preliminary investigations of accidents, thefts, and disturbances; may issue warnings or citations for illegal parking; may testify in court and may detain violators pending the arrival of a peace officer.
REQUIREMENTS	One year of full-time paid experience as a security guard, security officer, security aide, law enforcement officer, correctional officer, traffic officer, park ranger, firefighter, or Police Student Worker (with the City of Los Angeles); or   One year of preparation as a police explorer with a law enforcement agency or fire explorer with a fire department; or   One year of full-time service, with satisfactory performance, or two years as a reservist, with satisfactory performance, in the United States Armed Forces; or   Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units from a recognized college or university, half of which (6 semester or 9 quarter units) must have been in criminal justice or a behavioral science.   HOW TO APPLY   In order to help you determine whether your background is suitable for the position of Security Officer, you MUST complete a Preliminary Background Application (PBA) in the initial part of the application. If any potential background issues are identified, you will be provided with feedback indicating the extent to which the issues may affect your candidacy. Applicants must apply online at: https://personline.lacity.org/job_app.   Prior to appointment, a thorough and comprehensive Background Investigation will be conducted. The information provided in your PBA will be used during this investigation. You must not have a history of criminal or improper conduct including any felony convictions. You must not have poor employment, military, or driving records, which would affect your suitability for security work. You must have a responsible financial history. You must have displayed a pattern of respect and honesty in your dealings with individuals and organizations. You must be fingerprinted and have no disqualifying record of law violations or other improper conduct. Potentially disqualifying violations or conduct includes convictions for more than one minor offense within the past year.   Candidates may be required to undergo a DRUG and ALCOHOL screening test based on City policy.
WHERE TO APPLY	Applications WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/.
APPLICATION DEADLINE	APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN TO BE ACCEPTED MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008. Filing may be closed without prior notice after a sufficient number of applications are received. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen the following day. All qualified applicants will be scheduled for testing based on when their applications are filed. Everyone who submits the PBA and City job application during the filing period will be scheduled to be tested.
SELECTION PROCESS	Examination Weights: Written Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pass/Fail Evaluation of Overall Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The first Written Test will be given on SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008 in Los Angeles. Those candidates selected for subsequent test administrations will be notified by mail of the exact date, time, and location of the test. Candidates must pass a multiple-choice QUALIFYING WRITTEN TEST. The qualifying multiple-choice test includes questions that will examine candidates for reading comprehension, English usage, judgment, attention to detail, and interpersonal relations. At the written test, candidates will be given a Security Officer Supplemental Training and Experience Questionnaire to complete and return to the Personnel Department. Candidates must pass the qualifying written test to have their Security Officer Supplemental Training and Experience Questionnaire evaluated. The candidates' responses to the Security Officer Supplemental Training and Experience Questionnaire and job application information will be reviewed for the EVALUATION OF OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS. If you receive and accept a conditional job offer, appointment is subject to completing a MEDICAL EXAMINATION. Candidates must be determined to be medically qualified to perform the essential duties of a Security Officer. Candidates must undergo a comprehensive medical examination given by a City physician and if the City physician identifies concerns in that area, a psychological evaluation, conducted by a City psychologist, will also be conducted. Some Security Officers will be required to be available to work night or morning assignments, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and in various locations throughout the City of Los Angeles. Some positions may require carrying a firearm and/or a baton and/or chemical agent, and successful completion of an appropriate training for the use of such equipment. For positions requiring a firearm, candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire, and they must pass a thorough screening of their personal history and conviction record. Note: Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm. In addition, all candidates being assigned to work at any airport or seaport will be required to comply with federal background standards, including but not limited to, fingerprint based on Criminal History Records checks.
NOTES	A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. This examination is based on a content validation study and, as provided by Civil Services Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. You may take this examination once a year (365 calendar days). Your name may be removed from the eligible list after six months. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at anytime it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS Class Code 3181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-30-08
NOTICE	If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Applicants or employees who believe that they have been discriminated against are encouraged to contact the Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution at (213) 473-9123