Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer Job Responsibilities

• Provide shared guarding services to project a security presence, which will include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services, alarm calls, service calls, maintains communication contact with appropriate personnel to report status or incidents, or to request additional assistance or response.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and access devices.
• Respond to alarms and rapid response needs.
• Perform inspections of facilities as requested, per contract agreement, by clients.
• Perform escorts as assigned and requested by clients.
• Notify appropriate personnel of emergencies and problems at accounts as required.
• Aid post Security Officers with problems and emergencies.
• Maintain open lines of communication with clients and staff members.
• Interact with clients and employees during inspections.
• Aid client’s staff members, as necessary.
• Process report inspections and incident reports in a timely and organized manner.
• Ensure effective and consistent delivery of patrol services, per agreement, and intended mission goals.
• Initiate and maintain open lines of communication with patrol personnel.
• Comply with federal regulations and state regulations and statutes as it relates to each assignment.
• Comply with all GSSC’s personnel policies and procedures as well as all specifications as determined by the client’s contract.
• Assist with adult juvenile transport services.
• Maintain equipment inventories and serviceability.
• All other duties as assigned.

Patrol Officer Minimum Qualifications

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, pass Motor Vehicle Record Check, and maintain appropriate driving record.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be a US Citizen or an Alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass State & Federal background checks and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete GSSC Basic Training.
• One year of Security experience (Preference for Military Veteran, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Security related).
• Ability to meet and maintain applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), administrative, customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking.
• Ability to project a professional and positive attitude while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Teams and PowerPoint.

Physical, Mental And Environmental Requirements

• With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of the job may include the following:
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to push, pull or drag and adult to safety from hazardous situations.
• Although most work is performed inside, occasional outside activities are subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time, while frequently safely entering and exiting the motor vehicle.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.