Security Officer (Commercial)

Job Summary

Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.

About the role

This role involves controlling access, monitoring entrances and exits, patrolling the site, reporting incidents, and responding to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Controls access to the client site or facility through the admittance process.
• Affords a courteous, respectful, and pleasant interaction with clients and visitors.
• Communicates information to visitors as requested.
• Maintains order and enforces regulations and directives for the site.
• Patrols the site on foot or in vehicle, checking for unsafe conditions and security violations.
• Protects evidence and scene of incidents, setting up barriers and signage.
• Prepares logs or reports as required for the site.
• Reports incidents or suspicious activity to relevant parties as necessary.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions.

Requirements

Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.

Must be able to meet and continue to meet certification requirements for Basic Life Support CPR/AED and First Aid from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Basic qualifications include ability to acquire and maintain any other specific special clearances/access requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
• Ability to see, hear, speak, and write clearly.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$24.55 - 27.06 Hourly

Schedule

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