CLASS SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing for the safety and security of Housing Authority staff, residents, and buildings. Responsibilities may include patrolling buildings; responding to emergencies; and preparing reports.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Patrols buildings, parking lots, and other areas, including: monitoring areas for illegal activity; ensuring doors and windows remain locked; issuing citations for illegal parking; and performing related tasks.
• Responds to calls for public safety services and emergencies, including, but not limited to: responding to fire alarms and contacting a fire department as needed; and responding to medical alarms to determine whether a resident needs medical attention.
• Performs basic maintenance tasks for housing units.
• Evaluates alarm systems, sprinkler, camera, card access, radios, and other systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Prepares and files reports outlining lease violations, parking citations, general investigations, or other incidents.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• 2nd Shift Hours: 4pm-Midnight 
• 3rd Shift Hours: Midnight - 8am
• Rotating days off on a 6 week basis

NOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Various alarm systems;
• Related laws, rules, and regulations;
• Computers and related equipment;
• Principles and practices of safety and security;
• Geographic layout of housing authority property;
• Building layouts;
• Methods of preparing reports;
• Standard maintenance principles.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.);
• 2-5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Evaluating alarm systems for proper functioning;
• Enforcing laws, rules, and regulations;
• Operating motor vehicles;
• Patrolling assigned areas;
• Preparing related reports;
• Performing standard maintenance tasks;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Wisconsin Driver’s License

Independent Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving:

Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and some innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices. Refers unusual problems to supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, travel, and environmental threats.


NOTE:  
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.