Job Description

Position Summary

A Security Officers main function is to observe and report. The officer maintains a safe and secure environment for clients and employees. They detect suspicious activity, monitor the premises and report all incidents in a timely fashion. Weekend availability is a must.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Customer Interaction

• Act as first point of contact for residents, guests and staff
• Accept courier deliveries
• Secure deliveries, receive packages, ensure proper secure storage of packages waiting for pick up
• Log incoming and departing visitors
• Deliver a high level of customer service for tenants and guests.
• Monitor CCTV systems

Property & Personnel Security

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Prevent damage or injury by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; deter trespassers.
• Respond to alarms or calls of distress.
• Complies with all Post Orders for site
• Use radios and/or cell phones to stay in contact with Security personnel
• Call for Police assistance if necessary
• Shares knowledge of site responsibilities with new employees
• Regulate and monitor building systems
• Operate screening machinery including X-ray machines, magnetometers and wands.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather
• Must be able to follow detailed procedures
• Must have strong Customer Service skills
• Strong surveillance skills
• Must be dependable
• Must project a professional image and maintain uniform standards
• Strong integrity, ethics and emotional control

Competencies

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills combined with sound judgment
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and willing to learn new skill sets
• Ability to take initiative and work within a team structure as well as independently

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to report to work on time in all types of weather
• Must be able to meet Face to Face Relief criteria by extending past shift off times while waiting for post relief, working over 8 hours in a shift (adhering to applicable Federal and state Overtime regulations if applicable)
• Must be able to work outside for extended periods of time in all types of weather, including rain, snow, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to climb multiple flights of stairs

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED
• 18 years of age
• Security Guard training and/or license
• Have the legal right to work in the United States
• Driver’s License
• State Photo Identification
• Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment screening requirements
• Verifiable Security Experience
• Previous employment verification

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