GUARD-WAE

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PART-TIME WAE
NOTE: Classified WAE job appointments may not exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period. This position is not eligible for benefits or paid holidays.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: 225-771-2680
Fax: 225-771-5617
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University and A&M College is an equal opportunity employer.
Function of Work:
To maintain security of facilities and grounds of state institutions by preventing crime and vandalism or, to maintain traffic and parking control and enforcement of traffic and parking regulations.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
General from a Guard Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from a Guard Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibility.
GENERAL GUARD DUTIES:
Guards highly valuable property, such as public locks, state hospitals, schools, grounds, etc.
Patrols an assigned area.
Checks security of buildings and grounds.
Checks persons on public wharfs or docks to determine if they possess proper identification and permits.
Checks identification of persons who enter facilities or grounds.
Monitors alarm boards for signs of disturbances.
Conducts preliminary investigations relevant to disturbances within an assigned area.
Interviews disturbances in order to restore peace.
TRAFFIC GUARD DUTIES:
Directs traffic at state office building complexes.
Dispatches tow trucks to remove illegally parked vehicles.
Supervises students and temporary employees as required.
Issues traffic citations and parking violations.
Responds to various emergencies and problems that impact on traffic control.
Erects barricades, temporary signs, and ribbons for parking and traffic control.
Moves barricades and signs.
Makes an inventory of vehicles prior to impoundment.
Impounds vehicles and releases vehicles from impoundment including completion of auditable forms and accounting for monies collected.
Performs parking and traffic surveys.
Uses computer for status checks on vehicles and individuals to confirm impoundment status.
Performs simple maintenance to departmental equipment including vehicles, electronic access gates, and cash machines.
Provides explanation of complex and unique traffic and parking regulations.
Serves as informational source to public for agency activities such as athletic events, conferences, performances, etc..