Job Details

Job Description

Security officers are responsible for maintaining the overall security of a property. They use various tactics to prevent theft, vandalism, and damage to properties. They may patrol the property in a vehicle, maintain records of entries and exits at a front desk or gate, sign visitors in and out, and monitor deliveries. They assist guests with information and directions. Employees protect the property and its inhabitants from fire risks and other safety violations. They respond to emergency situations by communicating with emergency personnel and may handle physical threats by restraining offenders. They also maintain parking regulations and the security of the parking lot. A security officer must remain alert at all times, constantly aware of risks and concerns.

Duties

• Respond to alarms and emergency situations.
• Make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
• Greet incoming guests and tenants, providing information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Guard and monitor premises to prevent theft, property destruction, violence or rules and safety violations.
• Perform fire prevention, safety and maintenance tasks and parking/traffic enforcement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at a proficient level.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Self?motivated, proactive, detail?oriented and a team player.
• Interpretation and completion of verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level.
• Time management and time?critical prioritization skills.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 03 years of directly related or closely related experience

Certifications/Licenses

• Guard Card (Required)
• PPO#17681

Working Conditions

• Non?typical office environment (frequent standing, walking, talking, etc.), both inside activities and outside activities.
• Graveyard schedule.
• Overtime required (on?call, weekends, 24hr emergency, etc.)
• Wage: $19.50 per hour.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and to reach above shoulders with hands and arms in order to file a variety of documents; use hands and fingers to input data into an information system; and talk or hear in order to gather and provide information on departmental processes. The employee is often required to sit in order to process information and conduct data entry activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.