What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Police Officer position at District of Columbia Housing Authority?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patrols and inspects buildings and adjacent grounds. Responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action
- Screens lists of authorized residents against all persons entering and exiting buildings at secured and controlled entrances and exits
- Contacts residents by telephone or intercom to ensure that the visitor is acceptable; logs all visitors as to the date, time and destination. Logs out departures
- Monitors all safety devices such as fire alarm systems, elevators and security equipment; and responds to emergencies when these devices are activated
- Notifies the Property Management Office of floods, fires and other hazardous conditions which affect the safety of residents, guests, staff and property; notifies the Authority's Command Center when the Property Management Office is closed
- Notifies the Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services of all life-threatening emergencies
- Makes necessary arrests following the District of Columbia Code; and contacts the appropriate law enforcement agency for transportation and assistance
- Conducts package and vehicle inspections as well as limited searches of individuals suspected of illegal activity
- Directs traffic (vehicle and pedestrian); controls parking entrances; issues and / or requests traffic violation notices
- Enforces truancy laws
- Receives, issues, and accounts for all keys to Authority buildings, offices, and locked gates
- Maintains a 24-hour log of all criminal or unusual activity, incidents, or anything requiring action
- Before checking off from a given tour of duty, certifies that Authority property is safe; any contrary comments will be noted on the duty log and turned over to the officer assuming the next tour of duty
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
