This practice Security Officer job interview is from an actual civil service interview. 

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Job Description

A Security Officer’s primary responsibility is to protect the City’s buildings and facilities and the persons and property thereon. An Officer is normally assigned to patrol and night watch security duties, post watch duties, or a combination of both. Although the work is not closely supervised, practically all situations encountered are covered by written and oral instructions, and unusual problems are referred to a supervisor.  Officers conduct patrol, stand watch at a fixed post and safeguards City-owned buildings, parks, reservoirs, facilities, and grounds, and the persons and property thereon; answers questions, directs visitors, and controls access to restricted areas; prepares reports; may make preliminary investigations of accidents, thefts and disturbances; and does related work.  

Practice Security Officer Job Interview

• How has your experience and training qualify you for the position of Security Officer?  Focus on the aspects of your experience that apply to Security Officer.  
• You are assigned to the front gate at a critical City facility.  The front gate is the main point of entry for both employees and vendors.  What actions would you take at the front gate to ensure the security of the facility?  
• Tell us about the last time you had a disagreement with either a supervisor or co-worker.
• Why would we want you to work for me as a Security Officer
• Tell us about the last time you were in a stressful work-related situation.  What decisions did you face and what did you do?
• In preparation for a retirement party, your supervisor asks you to share with him the funniest dirty joke that you’ve ever heard.  How would you handle this request?
• How would you handle a suspicious package that has been found near the front door of the public entrance to a City facility?
• Do you have anything to add?  Summarize by emphasize your qualifications as they apply to this job.   Also cover anything you missed from your opening.  Don’t forget any education or formal training.