Security Officer

Summary

Reporting to the Post Supervisor, the Security Officer is a vital team member providing security services to various clients of GSSC. The Security Officer is responsible for performing a variety of tasks per the needs of the client, which includes enforcing required security policies and procedures, monitoring alarm systems, maintaining access control for visitors and employees and providing interior and exterior foot patrols of common areas of assigned facilities, parking areas, parking ramps, and adjacent lots.

Security Officer Job Responsibilities

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in a vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
• Enforces required security regulations and procedures pursuant to Post Orders and or the Facility Security Plan pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Responds to client inquiries in an expeditious manner.
• Maintains safe driving practices and vehicle care procedures as required.
• Creates a positive working environment and strong teamwork.
• Ensures compliance with all GSSC policies and procedures, federal regulations, state statutes, and specifications per client contracts.
• Interacts professionally and engages with client personnel, vendors, contractors and members of the public. Provides excellent customer service.

Specific Duties or Tasks

Generates clear and concise written reports of shift activities.

Maintains safe driving practices and vehicle care procedures as required.

Creates a positive working environment and strong teamwork.

Ensures compliance with all GSSC policies and procedures, federal regulations, state statutes, and specifications per client contracts.

Interacts professionally and engages with client personnel, vendors, contractors and members of the public. Provides excellent customer service.

Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to read, write and speak English
• A US Citizen or Alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States
• Pass State & Federal background checks and drug screen
• Able to meet and maintain applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking
• Ability to project a professional and positive attitude while maintaining confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record
• 1 or more years of experience in the security, law enforcement, or military industries
• Military, Veteran, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Security related experience

Physical, Mental And Environmental Requirements

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly
• 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
• Seasonal temperature fluctuations
• Safety of entering and exiting the motor vehicle

Expectations

• Schedule flexibility
• Positive, supportive, collaborative, and team player mindset
• Ensure compliance with GSSC policies and procedures
• Ensure operational compliance with federal regulations and state statutes
• Follows GSSC core values