Job Description

We are currently looking to hire an Associate Security Specialist (District Temporary) at the Diemer Water Treatment Plant in Yorba Linda and an Associate Security Specialist (District Temporary) at the MWD Western Conveyance & Distribution offices based in Los Angeles, CA. As an Associate Security Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the protection of Metropolitan assets, employees, and visitors. Positions in this classification perform functions related to critical infrastructure protection, physical security, investigations, and loss prevention; and to ensure adherence to security post orders implemented by regular, temporary, and contract security workers at various facilities. At the Diemer Water Treatment Plant in Yorba Linda, CA, you will be responsible for securing critical drinking water infrastructure throughout the Orange County area. At the MWD Western Conveyance & Distribution offices based in Los Angeles, CA, you will also be responsible for securing critical drinking water infrastructure throughout the Los Angeles area all the way South to Rancho Palos Verdes, including the Pure Water Facility located at the Los Angeles County Sanitation District in Carson, CA. Both schedules: 9/80, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day (7:00am-5:00pm), 8 hours per day every other Friday (7:00am-4:00pm). In both positions you will be required to demonstrate your capability to respond to pressing and demanding situations; perform well under pressure; serve as the Special Agent on Duty for 24 hours (standby duty pay) on a weekly rotational basis; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and exercise good judgment under demanding situations. Both District Temporary positions are anticipated to last up to 18 months.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency and nine years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and seven years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and five years of relevant experience. Relevant Experience is defined as: working experience performing investigations and working as professional security or law enforcement with a role directly related to providing large scale infrastructure protection. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment. Desirable Qualifications: State licensing as a Private Investigator Valid Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Benefits: Competitive compensation Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans. Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan. Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System Tuition reimbursement Training and advancement opportunities Excellent working environment Public transportation reimbursements For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits District Temporary Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com. Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s). Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended. Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case). #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

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Weekly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Currently hiring, Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday,

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