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The War Memorial & Performing Arts Center is hiring part-time/as-needed security professionals. Must be available evenings and weekends. Shifts will be available seven days a week. Available positions may be ideal for security professionals interested in working part-time on an as-needed basis at a second job.

ABOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO WAR MEMORIAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:

The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, a monument to San Francisco veterans and the birthplace of the United Nations, is the civic home of the arts in San Francisco. Our mission is to provide access to the arts for the community, generating fond memories and a desire to return for all.

Comprised of the War Memorial Opera House, Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, Herbst Theatre, The Green Room, The Wilsey Center (Atrium Theater, Education Studio), and Harold L. Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall, the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center is a landmark cultural institution owned and operated by the City and County of San Francisco. These uniquely beautiful performing arts venues have a combined capacity of over 7000 seats, and make the War Memorial a primary destination for world class entertainment in the Bay Area.

Civil Service Title and Class: BUILDING AND GROUNDS PATROL OFFICER, CODE: 8207

Overtime eligibility: Covered (Non-Z) - Nonexempt

Labor agreement: SEIU Local 1021 (https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/SEIU-1021-Citywide-2024-2027.pdf)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under general supervision, patrols assigned buildings and grounds on foot; protects public property against damage, theft and trespassing; enforces security regulations governing the access to and use of public facilities; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: following established procedures regarding the enforcement of security regulations and the apprehension of persons violating the access and use of public facilities; preparing reports on patrol activities; making contact with the general public in connection with enforcement of rules and regulations.

EXAMPLES OF SOME BUT NOT ALL DUTIES:

1. Monitors access to buildings and events. Questions persons as necessary seeking entry to public buildings; enforces security regulations.

2. Inspects buildings to assure that they are property secured; checks buildings and equipment to see that fire hazards are not present; checks and secures rest rooms at night and unlocks for daytime use.

3. When necessary, and acting as a special officer, apprehends persons engaged in acts of vandalism and theft and turns them over to police authorities or reports such action immediately to the Police Department.

4. Patrols and guards grounds, buildings; prevents theft, damage or misuse of city property; protects items on public display; prevents loitering.

5. Required to wear a uniform; may operate radio transmitting and receiving equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Requires completion of high school, supplemented by one year of experience as a special police officer, security guard or other position involving the active safeguarding of life and property; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires knowledge of: Public buildings and locations operated by various city departments; departmental regulations governing use of city facilities.

Requires ability to: Carry out written and oral instructions; act quickly in emergencies, prepare simple operational reports.

Requires: the physical agility and stamina necessary to enforce security regulations and apprehend and hold persons involved in acts of vandalism or seeking illegal entry.

License: Requires possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's License; eligibility for a certificate as a special police officer.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. See additional information below.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience working Security in a Performing Arts Space

+ Experience utilizing the Evolv or similar Patron Screening System

+ Requires the ability to be calm, friendly, and helpful while also having the fortitude to enforce security regulations.

+ Experience utilizing CCTV or similar systems

+ Experience performing cursory searches and patron screening

Employees may be asked to:

+ Work Day, Swing, or Late Shift, but primary shifts available will be swing

+ Work 5 days with 8-hour shifts

+ Workdays will include Saturday and/or Sunday

Verification of Education and Experience:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Education verification information on verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at How to Verify Education Requirements | Department of Human Resources (sfdhr.org) (https://sfdhr.org/node/765) .

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application. Information submitted after any filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

+ Information About The Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

+ Conviction History

+ Employee Benefits Overview  (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)

+ Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)

+ Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

+ ADA Accommodation

+ Veterans Preference (http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference)

+ Right to Work

+ Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#copies)

+ Diversity Statement

How to Apply

All applicants must submit a completed job application (all sections, including Experience and Education, must be completed) in order to be considered. Resumes not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through the City's online process.  Applications cannot be submitted through job boards.

Visit careers.sf.gov (file://ret08svr/COMMON/HUMAN_RESOURCES/RECRUITMENT/PEX_0922_Investment%20Officer_Asset%20Allocation_0322/careers.sf.gov)  and begin the application process or select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.