Security Guard

Description

The Security Officer is responsible for the surveillance of our premises and protection of our staff, visitors, property, and assets. The Security Officer will also be responsible for detecting any suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, thefts, or other criminal behavior. The Security Officer will perform regular security checks and monitor the entrance points of buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties will be assigned as needed.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Act as a crime deterrent while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor to promote company values.
• Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
• Secure all exits, doors, and dock areas.
• Control access to the building and parking lot by ensuring all employees and visitors have proper credentials such as ID badges or forms.
• Check surveillance cameras to identify policy violations, disruptions in production, or unlawful acts.
• Protect the company’s property, assets, and enforce company policy.
• Notify supervisors and on-site staff of any irregularities, suspicious activities, security breaches, and safety hazards.
• Investigate people for suspicious activity and possession of weapons or other illegal objects.
• Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the premises.
• Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocols before arrival of authorities.
• Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation to determine proper response.
• Respond to all emergencies and contact the necessary emergency management service.
• Conduct standardized reports that are prompt, professional, and accurate relative to the incident.
• Assist employees and visitors with any concerns they might have.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Proven experience as a security officer or guard with a working knowledge of basic security techniques and with monitoring surveillance systems.
• Possess de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts and disputes in a safe manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with employees, business customers and other visitors to the premises.

Education and Experience:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of verifiable experience.
• Associate's degree (A. S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. 

Computer Skills: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; and Internet software.

Physical Requirements:

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.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee must possess strong physical fitness and the ability to stand or walk for extended periods. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, stoop for short periods of time, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required climb up to 20 feet and balance. The employee must frequently lift up to 60 lbs.

Background: 

The candidate must pass background check and drug test.