Job Description:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays. This position is located in the Samarcand Training Academy in Moore County, Jackson Springs, NC.   Rotating Shift and days, Sun-Sat, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts     Note to Current State Employees: The Salary Grade for this position is NC05. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase or decrease MAY result.  About Samarcand Training Academy: Samarcand Training Academy is the primary training facility within the Department of Public Safety and provides both in-residence and commuter, basic and advanced training courses for Special Agents of the North Carolina SBI and ALE, Troopers of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, members of the North Carolina National Guard, officers of Probation & Parole and Juvenile Justice, officers with the UNC System, and members of county and municipal law enforcement from across the state. Samarcand Training Academy currently consists of two campuses; the 460-acre main campus in Moore County, and the 113-acre satellite campus in Montgomery County which is the future home of the Center for Safer Schools. The main campus is made up of 22 buildings; housing staff and instructor offices; a dining facility; a gymnasium; two (2) fitness centers; an auditorium; 13 classrooms; twelve (12) dormitories with 195 student and instructor beds; a Weapons Training Simulator; Firearms Training Center with two (2) live-fire ranges and range house; a physically challenging obstacle course, and a tactical training building. Center for Safer Schools satellite campus includes multiple classrooms and offices, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a library, an admin building, a large auditorium, and several sports venues.  Staff members of Samarcand Training Academy serve both campuses, and while most will have office space on the main campus, several will be co-located with other entities at the Center for Safer Schools campus in the near future. About the position:   This is protective, security and public contact work in the operation of the Samarcand Training Academy. In this class the employee will act as a lead worker for a security team. As a lead worker, an employee in this class serves as the training coordinator for Guards, mentors new Guards, responding to fire alarms, emergency situations, first aid and other events, and any reports of suspicious activity. Employee recommends solutions regarding facility and security issues, coordinate work with outside agencies such as local law enforcement and fire departments and assist in planning for events. Work involves the responsibility for monitoring assigned areas for possible violation of laws and regulations, and patrolling property to guard property against fire, safety hazards, damage, and theft in all weather conditions. Employee will also monitor alarm panels, indicators, and surveillance systems; and utilize electronic card access and security/surveillance systems to monitor building access and activity for security and safety. Maintains and prepares daily records and reports. Employee will operate within specified rules and regulations and receive work assignments from a higher-level supervisor. Employee must always maintain professionalism, honesty, and integrity in all situations in the presence of other state officials, campus guests and visitors. Must obtain and maintain weapon proficiency.  Essential employee subject to call back as needed. Background check will be processed if applicable.                              These Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Competencies, along with the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review attachments in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click on this LINK for additional information.    Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: * Working knowledge of standard safety, surveillance, and security practices and equipment. * Working knowledge of the policies, rules, or regulations applicable to guarding property that is sufficient to recognize and report situations that may violate the policies, rules, or regulations. * Working knowledge of standard methods of reporting and handling emergencies such as disturbances, fires, medical and security threats.  * Working knowledge of computers using Word and Outlook or other email system.  Management Preferences: * Working knowledge providing guidance, instruction, direction or overseeing a group of employees.  * Security Patrol in Government Buildings/Property. * Ability to use security equipment (e.g., radios, switchboards/phones, flashlights, fire extinguishers, surveillance cameras, alarm panels, card access, or other electronic security systems). * Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and general public to provide assistance and relay information.  * Ability to follow oral and written instruction and implement security policies and procedures. *  Working knowledge of both Static and Mobile security patrol experience.          Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in security work;  or  an equivalent combination of training and experience.  The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.   DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.   It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.   * Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. * Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. * If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. * If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification * The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."  Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions * Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back").  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Teresa Mitchell @ .