Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide verbal guidance to customers in all areas of the medical center.
• Act as a greeter to all visitors.
• Foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations.
• Observe and report suspicious activities and persons.
• Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs).
• Enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance.

Requirements

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet).
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift.
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties.
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Run as needed.
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination.
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat.
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills.
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Speak and communicate in Spanish and English.
• Must possess a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying SORA certified preferred.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Medical Center setting experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.