What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer position at Cincinnati Reds?
Job Title: Public Safety Officer
Department: Ball Park Operations
Department: Ball Park Operations
Reports To: Director of Public Safety
FLSA: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Public Safety Officers are primarily responsible for providing security and safety services to the employees, guests, partners, contractors, and vendors of Great American Ballpark along with other Ball club controlled facilities including but not limited to the Goodyear Training site and Urban Youth Academy.
Public Safety Officer (PSO) required duties and responsibilities:
- Provide a secure environment to Great American Ball Park, the Urban Youth Academy, and Goodyear through proper access control procedures.
- Screen and assist visitors, Cincinnati Reds employees, vendors, contractors, and partners in an efficient and professional manner for admittance to the ballpark this includes searching bags and vehicles.
- Monitor the security systems, the entrances, and exits for Great American Ball Park, Castellini Management Company (CMC), the Urban Youth Academy, and Goodyear Training site.
- Prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; control entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, parking, operate gates and examine vehicle contents, monitor remote entrances using closed circuit television, operate remote access devices.
- Interact and confront unauthorized or disorderly persons and may need to escort them from the property.
- Patrol the Great American Ball Park and the Urban Youth Academy on foot or in vehicle; checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
- Conduct investigations and report any crimes or any other incidents including auto accidents, emergencies or security investigations; set up barriers and signage, provide direction or information to others while properly protecting any crime or accident scene.
- Respond to all incidents of criminal activity, fire, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharge, elevator issues, hazardous materials spills, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Observe and report incidents or suspicious activity to the Cincinnati Reds Public Safety Director as appropriate for the circumstances.
- May be required to appear and testify in court for any criminal or civil investigations related to your duties as a public safety officer.
- Prepare logs or reports as required for Great American Ball Park, the Urban Youth Academy, and Goodyear Training site.
- Report any and all OSHA violations to the Director of Public Safety.
- Monitor the fire security system
- Good administrative skills and written communication ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to professionally interact and with high profile individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and successfully build relationships.
- Must adhere to the high professional standards in regards to confidential information and investigations.
- Carry out any other tasks or duties of a public safety officer as directed by the Director of Public Safety.
- Officer will be CPR certified and are responsible to maintain all active certifications.
- Although the public safety department operates under a fixed working shift concept employees must be flexible to work different shifts if necessitated by personnel shortages or an incident which requires the need to make adjustments to schedule.
Experience, Education and Licensure:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in the law enforcement or in the security field is preferred.
- Must be familiar with Windows, Microsoft, and security related operating systems, such as CCTV, access control, and radio communications equipment.
- State of Ohio Peace Officer and/or Security Officer certification(s) preferred
- Certified in Emergency First Aid, CPR, AED, or holding an EMT, or Paramedic certification is preferred.
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends, and Holidays
Expectations:
- Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures
- Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization
- Performs duties as workload necessitates
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
- Meet Department productivity standards
Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment however, there may be time and instances when the employee may be exposed and required to work in adverse weather conditions.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
