Position Description

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 11-12, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 27-28, 2026

The Fresno County Department of General Services invites applications for the position of Security Officer. Incumbents are responsible for patrolling buildings and grounds to ensure security and fire protection, securing facilities to prevent unauthorized entry, enforcing security rules and regulations, and reporting illegal security breaches and behavior to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Ideal candidates should possess keen observation skills, the ability to adapt to a variety of situations requiring sound judgement and have exceptional interpersonal skills.

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Applicants must be willing to work overtime, if necessary, and shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent.

Certification: Ability to obtain a Security Guard card issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), within one (1) year from the date of hire or be rejected during the probationary period. Valid Security Guard Card must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Note: Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment. Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain California Department of Social Services Guardian clearance as a condition of employment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only.An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com .

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

Please Note:

It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
- All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
- A valid driver's license number.
Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Tentative Exam Dates: August 11-12, 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: August 27-28, 2026

Please Note:

The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back, and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Patrice Sisco

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