Security Officer

Description

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain a safe and secure environment on Authority property for staff, tenants, and visitors by patrolling premises and monitoring personnel. May be assigned to Authority properties, developments, and/or parking lots.

All activities must support the Biloxi Housing Authority (“BHA” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a listing of the key duties and responsibilities of this position, and the skills, experience and knowledge required for the employee in this position. The listed duties should not be considered as a complete listing of all the work requirements, but a representative listing of the key duties of the position. Additional tasks to those listed below may be required, and individuals holding this position may be required to work in other areas of the housing authority to equalize or balance the workload, cover absences, or for other business needs of the Authority.

1. Investigates reports of alleged violations of BHA policies, the dwelling lease, or the Administrative Plan.
2. Conducts surveillance of BHA properties when illegal activities are reported or suspected.
3. Conducts workshops and makes presentation on personal safety tailored to seniors, youth, women, and families with children residing in BHA housing; works with resident support staff to develop and present workshops on gang prevention and drug awareness tailored to adolescent residents and their parents.
4. Interacts with the customers and neighbors of BHA housing sites; strives to develop and maintain mutual trust and professional respect.
5. Makes procedural and policy recommendations based on trending activities on BHA properties.
6. Works with resident associations, encourages and assists establish neighborhood watch programs, operates with an approachable manner and an “open door policy” through which residents, staff, and the public can report any suspected criminal activities occurring on or around BHA properties without fear of retaliation or retribution.
7. Maintains a positive working relationship with all county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in order to ensure sharing of information on past and present criminal activities affecting the BHA’s customer and employee base. 
8. Ensures security of BHA properties, including property lighting.
9. Enforces parking decal requirements at BHA properties. 
10. Coordinates with local emergency personnel (police, fire, medical) in order to ensure timely and effective responses to emergencies. Ensures issues with smoke alarms are resolved in a timely manner. Handles lease violations and contacts police if illegal violations are detected on properties.
11. Assists with lock replacements, resident lockouts, and other related operations.
12. Assures proper maintenance and use of equipment and supplies as assigned.
13. Makes timely data entries into the computer, including background checks and investigative notes.
14. Issues and deactivates security alarm codes at BHA properties.
15. Works non-traditional BHA business hours and workdays in order to respond to calls by customers or law enforcement officers.
16. Monitors security features such as cameras, panic buttons and alarms.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and/or Experience

1. High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience in law enforcement and/or investigations, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of law enforcement required to perform the job, or;
2. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the sole determination of the Housing Authority, provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be considered sufficient.