Job Title: Captain of Security
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Security
Reports To: Chief of Public Safety
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for overseeing and controlling access to facilities and grounds, as well as assisting with the protection and security of GNFA visitors, employees, facilities, and grounds.
Qualification Requirements:
To successfully fulfill this role, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The following requirements represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Patrol property as a law enforcement officer.
• Ensure safety and security of GNFA at all times.
• Enforce state law and GNFA policies.
• Supervise and schedule all security personnel week to week.
• Supervise all subordinate security personnel, which may include supplemental personnel from other law enforcement agencies during large events.
• Investigate crimes, accidents, and all claims brought against the GNFA. Submit incident reports to the Public Safety Director in a timely manner.
• Monitor GNFA access during events.
• Maintain security workforce, equipment, and monitoring systems.
• Assist in controlling traffic and parking for all events.
• Annual Fair responsibilities as assigned by the Public Safety Director.
• Other duties, functions and special assignments as directed by the Public Safety Director.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Working knowledge of computers and basic operating software applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of convention/event security planning and related activities.
• Excellent knowledge of ability to enforce the policies and procedures of the GNFA.
Other:
• Travel from office to other location may be required.
• This position may require an irregular work schedule and the performance of work assignments which may not be directly related to job specifications.
Supervisory Control and Responsibilities:
This position has direct supervisory control over the Security supervisor positions.
Guidelines:
The Captain of Security must comply with generally accepted professional and security practices as well as relevant State and Federal regulations. Such guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in their application.
Minimum Training and/or Experience to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Must be a certified peace officer and have 5-7 years’ relevant work experience in a law enforcement position is required. Must have experience in a supervisory role, with examples of demonstrated leadership and management skills. However, a combination of education and experience may be used to meet minimum requirements.
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate in order to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and/or provide service.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Some work may involve percentages, ratios, and other more complex mathematical computations.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner. Primary communication is with GNFA employees, outside officials, agencies and companies.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret and understand general business principles, a variety of forms, manuals, regulations and other means of instruction and guidance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, intermittent sitting, standing, bending, or stooping is regularly required. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to routinely lift and/or carry light to heavy objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The work environment is highly variable and may expose the incumbent to a number of disagreeable elements, separately or in combination, that may result in serious mental stress or serious injury, despite the provision or implementation of available safety measures.
- Work schedule will vary depending on event schedule and will include nights and weekends.
To apply submit a resume to: Human Resources, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069 or email to employment@gnfa.com. Position may be applied for in person at GNFA administrative offices as well. Phone (478) 987-3247. Position will be open until filled