Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing patrol and security work at a City facility or related area. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center - 900 E Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule

Shifts: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM or 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Shiftwork, weekends, holidays, evenings and extended hours as needed

Essential Job Functions

Patrols assigned areas to eliminate or report fire hazards, deter thefts, vandals, or violence.
Takes necessary action to detain or prevent entry by unauthorized persons.
Checks buildings, facilities and equipment fixtures and as necessary reports on conditions by often touring, moving about and observing.
Monitors and maintains station at entry/exit point to City activities.
Provides information and directions to customers and the general public.
Maintains activity logs using office equipment and communicates or dispatches through the use of a two-way radio.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
One (1) year experience as a Security Guard or security related experience.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience as a security guard or security related experience.
Three (3) years of customer service experience
Experience with Microsoft Office

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of applicable security guard orders, requirements, instructions, and procedures.
Knowledge of First Aide, safety rules, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of crowd control techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of emergency procedures and methods.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
Working conditions are in a large building complex or stadium environment with occasional exposure to hostile people and emergency situations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note

Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
Yes - Both Programs
No

03

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
None of the above

05

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

06

How many years of experience as a security guard or security related experience do you have?

None
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years or more

07

How many years of customer service experience do you have?

None
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years or more

08

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

Word
Excel
Access
PowerPoint
Publisher
Visio
Outlook
Teams
None of the above

09

Describe a difficult situation that you encountered while serving as a security guard. What steps did you take to resolve the issue? What was the outcome? If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

10

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

I agree

11

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

I acknowledge.
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