Armed Security Officer

About the role

Note: A security officer is often the very first and very last impression an employee, guest, tenant or visitor will have of our company – it is critical that you present a professional, capable and friendly image as people both arrive and depart our facilities.

Responsibilities

• Control access points to Stephens property to prevent unauthorized entry and illegal removal of assets.
• Make positive eye contact with each person and acknowledge them as they enter the property, issuing a polite verbal greeting and assist with questions, directions, etc.
• Issue a polite verbal farewell as people depart the property.
• Patrol, both foot and mobile, Stephens locations to prevent unauthorized access, unauthorized/illegal activities such as security violations, thefts, pilferage, acts of vandalism, misconduct, etc. that may be detrimental to the company, its tenants and its employees.
• Patrols are also designed to detect and/or prevent serious maintenance issues such as water leaks, malfunctioning equipment, etc.
• Challenge unauthorized persons found on Stephens property.
• Maintain constant alert for suspicious activity/individuals/vehicles/etc., safety hazards or incidents and takes action to correct related problems; issues citations for parking violations and tow vehicles as deemed necessary.
• Intercede as necessary in physical disturbances or to prevent property removal or damage.
• Subdue individuals when necessary.
• Communicate with all employees to increase their security awareness regarding corporate policy and procedure regarding safety & security.
• Respond to emergency/non-emergency situations and provide backup support to other security units in a timely manner.
• Assist victims of offenses.
• Provide or request other services as needed (i.e. police, fire, ambulance, towing service, etc.).
• Assist persons who are incapacitated due to an emergency situation.
• Provide first-aid services if necessary.
• Transport persons to other locations as necessary in responding to an emergency.
• Assist law enforcement officers as necessary.
• Conduct building surveys/security audits to ensure the safety and security of Stephens employees, tenants, and property.
• Write reports concerning security activities.
• Communicate information by radio, telephone etc.
• Process and update records (electronic and written) pertaining to security activities requiring appropriate documentation and record retention.
• Cook up and record the issuance and retrieval of equipment/supplies; issuance & retrieval of access cards; visitor, tenant & employee clearance; etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Current valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
• A current Arkansas Armed Security Officer Commission (CSO).
• CPR/AED and Basic First Aid.