Security Police Officer SPO Security Union

If you are a Security Police Officer SPO & presently are working as a Security Police officer SPO, you should immediately contact the United Federation LEOS-PBA to find out how we can help you and your co-officers improve your wages, benefits and working conditions under a United Federation LEOS-PBA union contract.

What is the role of a Security Police Officer (SPO)?As a security police officer, (SPO) role in these positions are responsible for performing entry level work of moderate difficulty providing security, safety and protection for person and property. Work is performed under direct supervision of a high ranking officer. Work involves physical exertion including walking and standing, detaining individuals, preparing reports and extensive public contact. Work is reviewed through reports, meeting and observation of duties performed for compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.

What are the Duties of a Security Police Officer (SPO's)

Security Police Officers (SPO's) perform such duties as access control, facility patrol, escort, and assessment and reporting of alarms. Each Security Officer shall be required to possess the skills necessary to perform assigned duties. Security Police Officers shall demonstrate familiarity and knowledge of the responsibilities identified in job analyses, and proficiency in the skills and abilities necessary to perform those jobs, including but not limited to:

a. Knowledge of the assigned site and routine patrol duty requirements, and ability to perform assigned duties; e.g., conducting physical checks of repositories containing classified matter; checking buildings and rooms to ensure that all classified matter is secure; and noting and reporting indications of suspicious activity.

b. Operation of vehicles, as required by duty assignment.

c. Operation of communication equipment reasonably expected to be employed within their duty assignment, including proficiency in the use of accepted communication terminology, acronyms, and phonetics, and the methods for verifying operator identity of incoming signals and signaling duress.

d. Knowledge of Departmental and site policies and procedures governing the Security Officer's role in site protection. e. Knowledge of any Federal- and State-granted authority applicable to assigned activities, and relative responsibilities between the protective force and outside law enforcement agencies.

f. Knowledge of post or patrol operations including, as appropriate: (1) Access control systems, procedures, and operation including visitor and employee credentials, badges, passes, and visitor logging procedures. (2) Prohibited article detection, including the operation of personnel, vehicle, and package screening devices employed at duty posts. (3) Inspection techniques for persons, packages, and vehicles. (4) Badging and escort responsibilities including the requirements for and ability to perform as escorts. (5) Ability to implement plans and procedures to protect the site during disruptive events; e.g., fire, industrial disorders, and civil disturbances. (6) Familiarity and recognition of various types of classified or sensitive matter being protected, including the normal location, routine uses, and movements of the material at the duty post. (7) Response to alarm annunciations and reporting of observations. (8) Incident reporting. (9) Methods of weaponless self-defense, as applicable to the assigned position.

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

33-9032 Security Guards

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes "Police Officers" (33-3050) and "Transportation Security Screeners" (33-9093).

Security Guard I
The Security Guard I periodically patrols related areas examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured. Responsible for the security and order of buildings, grounds or other work sites. Being a Security Guard I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Security Guard I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. view job details

Security Guard II
The Security Guard II may be expected to collect and complete paperwork. Inspects, monitors, controls, and patrols work sites, an assigned location, property, and/or people. Being a Security Guard II may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, Security Guard II typically reports to a manager. Working as a Security Guard II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. May be entry level if some experience in the skill. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipl... view job details