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The major requirements are reliability and alertness in detecting unusual conditions. An employee of this class is normally assigned to patrol and night watch security duties, post watch duties, or a combination of both. A Security Officer may be required to carry a side arm but normally only for short periods during special assignments or when assigned to guard Police Department facilities. Although the work is not closely supervised, practically all situations encountered are covered by written and oral instructions, and unusual problems are referred to a supervisor. A Security Officer usually receives supervision from a Senior Security Officer. This class is distinguished from the class of Special Officer in that Special Officers are responsible for enforcement of specific rules and laws while on Department property, normally carry side arms, and are Peace Officers.  \nA Senior Security Officer supervises a group of Security Officers, and may supervise other employees, in an assigned area. An employee in this class is responsible for assuring that established procedures and policies pertaining to security services are carried out during a single shift when assisting a Principal or Chief Security Officer, or a Senior Security Officer may have charge of a small group of Security Officers working on two or three shifts. A Senior Security Officer usually remains at a central post, making assignments and checking the performance of the shift. An employee in this class occasionally does Security Officer-level work as a relief for short periods; and may substitute for a supervisor in the latter's absence.  \nA Principal Security Officer assists a Chief Security Officer in the coordination of special event activities and the administrative duties of a large security force. Supervision by the Chief Security Officer is through oral and written instructions, and the work is reviewed by observation. A Principal Security Officer is distinguished from a Senior Security Officer in that a Principal Security Officer supervises one or more Senior Security Officers,  \nSECURITY OFFICER 3181  \nSENIOR SECURITY OFFICER 3184  \nPRINCIPAL SECURITY OFFICER 3200  \nCHIEF SECURITY OFFICER 3187  \nPage 2 of 6  \nSecurity Officers, and other employees, and normally does no Security Officer level work such as patrolling or standing watch. A Principal Security Officer is distinguished from a Chief Security Officer in that the Principal assists a Chief in the direction and control of a large security force, but is not responsible for the overall operation except in the absence of the Chief.  \nThe primary responsibility of a Chief Security Officer is the direction and control of the operation of a large security force. An employee in this class assigns Security Officers and Senior Security Officers to buildings and grounds and other areas requiring protection so that City property is safeguarded 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An employee in this class sets goals, evaluates shift performance, sets guidelines, and checks and follows up on work to insure that assignments are carried out properly.","cbCaihM61JvNHIbw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihM61JvNHIbw","pdf",96794,6,"English","# Summary of Duties\n## Distinguishing Features\n## Examples of Duties","[{\"question\":\"What are the core duties of Security Officer 3181?\",\"answer\":\"Security Officer 3181 patrols and safeguards City-owned buildings, parks, reservoirs, facilities, and grounds. The role includes fixed-post watch, access control for restricted areas, answering questions, directing visitors, preparing reports, and conducting or supporting preliminary investigations.\"},{\"question\":\"What distinguishing requirements define this class?\",\"answer\":\"The primary responsibility is protecting City facilities and the persons and property on them, with reliability and alertness as major requirements. Written and oral instructions cover most situations, and unusual problems are referred to a supervisor.\"},{\"question\":\"How does Security Officer 3181 differ from Special Officer roles?\",\"answer\":\"Special Officers enforce specific rules and laws on Department property, typically carry side arms, and are Peace Officers. Security Officer 3181 focuses on safeguarding facilities and controlling access rather than law enforcement functions.\"}]","SECURITY OFFICER - 3181 - Class Specifications | PDF",1789363488]