Security Worker II
city of daytonDayton, OH
Introduction Examination DateREVISED - Week of November 30, 2026 Civil Service Board Office371 West Second Street, Lower LevelDayton, Ohio 45402*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for safeguarding Department of Water facilities, equipment, grounds, and restricted areas against damage and loss. Operates the Ottawa Yards Security Booth to screen vehicles, visitors, vendors, and contractors entering and leavingthe site. Enforces facility security policies, procedures, access requirements, and applicable safety regulations. Conducts routine and random security support and patrol of water facilities, grounds, restricted areas, and other designated City property to identify security concerns, suspicious activity, unauthorized access, and safety hazards.
Minimum Qualifications:
EducationGraduation from high school (or G.E.D.).Experience Must have one (1) year of experience as a security guard; OROne year of experience as a Security Worker I with the City of Dayton.
License Requirements:
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Promotional Qualifications:
Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 112 (Wage) or below, pay grade 22 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants:
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Notes:
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check:
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Drug and Nicotine Testing:
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
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