Building Security/Engineer

Compensation Range

$24.92 - $31.56

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Job Description Summary

The Building Security/Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of routine semi-skilled and skilled work related to building security, maintenance, and equipment operation. The Building Security/Engineer is responsible for the overall security of property and equipment. The Building Security/Engineer response to alarms and emergencies, will contact Police and or fire department. The Building Security/Engineer contacts Facilities staff to address afterhours emergencies and snow removal. The Building Security/Engineer takes steps to mitigate emergency situations to include shutting off utilities, barricading areas, manually locking and securing buildings, vehicles, storage units, and property. This position remains alert and attentive at all times and will walk mechanical areas and buildings to ensure safety and security. This individual will report directly to the Security Coordinator.

The following are the days and hours required for this position

Sunday 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Monday 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

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Job Description

What you will do

Field Duties - 50%

• Perform building and vehicle security checks to ensure county property is locked and secure after normal business hours, including when dark, to include deterrence patrols between checks.
• Arm / disarm alarms, check alarms, clear, and cancel alarms, and when necessary, contact and assist law enforcement, to include proper documentation and notification.
• Monitor the operation of building HVAC systems, chemical water treatment, pneumatic control, refrigeration equipment, and fire suppression equipment, after normal business hours, to include accurate documentation and notification.
• Operate a Weld County vehicle to visit multiple Weld County Building and locations to assess security and equipment.
• Report fire alarms and assist fire department.
• Perform snow removal operations using shovels, scrapers, blowers, utility vehicle, and or tractors as needed.
• Operate machinery to include forklift, sweeper, table saw, and other power and hand tools.
• Perform light maintenance to include turning off water (to buildings, sinks, drinking fountains, and toilets), painting building surfaces, changing lights, boarding up broken windows, securing doors, and other maintenance duties as needed.
• Work alongside Custodial and other Facilities Crews for the purpose of maintaining and keeping county property operational, including times of emergencies.
• Monitor and walk mechanical rooms and critical infrastructure during inclement weather or as directed. Report deficiencies and concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Routinely check vehicles, storage containers and building for security.
  
  

Remote Monitoring and Coordination - 40%

• Perform troubleshooting on county property and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to learn where problems in system are or could occur.
• Work with other county departments collaboratively in emergency and after-hours maintenance and security needs.
• Determine if police, fire, and other emergency services are required, and contact immediately to resolve problems.
• Monitor security systems and cameras.
• Create reports for incidents and update logs, spreadsheets, to include tracking weather and documenting building checks.
• Monitors security cameras and reports suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.
  
  

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

• Assist with training other staff in duties described above.
• Adjusts work schedule as needed to respond to emergency situations.
• Follows media and social media to anticipate appropriate response to protests, public gatherings, and events.
• Performs office work to include report writing, spreadsheet statistics, snow removal data, and building checks.
  
  

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years related experience and/or training in building maintenance and security or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate using Excel, Outlook, phone calls, text messages, radios, and person to person dialog. (High proficiency)
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle in routine, diverse weather, and at night. (High proficiency)
• Ability to perform light maintenance to include turning off water (to buildings, sinks, drinking fountains, and toilets), painting, changing lights, boarding up broken windows, securing doors, painting, other duties as needed, or the ability to be trained in such activities. (High proficiency)
• Ability to work alongside Custodial and other Facilities Crews for the purpose of maintaining and keeping county operation intact and going, to include times of emergencies. (High proficiency)
• Ability to operate or learn to operate machinery, to include forklift, sweeper, table saw, and other power and hand tools. (High proficiency)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and reports. (High proficiency)
• Ability to complete routine reports and simple correspondence using computer. (High proficiency)
• Ability to effectively present and communicate information in one on one and small group situations to citizens and clients and other employees of the organization. (High proficiency)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. (High proficiency)
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (High proficiency)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straight forward written and/or oral instructions. (High proficiency)
• Ability to respond to and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations. (High proficiency)
• Ability to utilize reference skills to locate accurate information quickly with minimal resource. (High proficiency)
• Ability to learn and follow safety precautions common to labor positions. (High proficiency)
• Ability to fully function alone when needed and to think outside the box and for yourself to make the best decisions at the time. (High proficiency)
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire Required
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date. Required
  
  

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.

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Required Qualifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate using Excel, Outlook, phone calls, text messages, radios, and person to person dialog. (High proficiency)
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle in routine, diverse weather, and at night. (High proficiency)
• Ability to perform light maintenance to include turning off water (to buildings, sinks, drinking fountains, and toilets), painting, changing lights, boarding up broken windows, securing doors, painting, other duties as needed, or the ability to be trained in such activities. (High proficiency)
• Ability to work alongside Custodial and other Facilities Crews for the purpose of maintaining and keeping county operation intact and going, to include times of emergencies. (High proficiency)
• Ability to operate or learn to operate machinery, to include forklift, sweeper, table saw, and other power and hand tools. (High proficiency)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and reports. (High proficiency)
• Ability to complete routine reports and simple correspondence using computer. (High proficiency)
• Ability to effectively present and communicate information in one on one and small group situations to citizens and clients and other employees of the organization. (High proficiency)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. (High proficiency)
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (High proficiency)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straight forward written and/or oral instructions. (High proficiency)
• Ability to respond to and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations. (High proficiency)
• Ability to utilize reference skills to locate accurate information quickly with minimal resource. (High proficiency)
• Ability to learn and follow safety precautions common to labor positions. (High proficiency)
• Ability to fully function alone when needed and to think outside the box and for yourself to make the best decisions at the time. (High proficiency)
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire Required
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date. Required
  
  

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.

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Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.