Security Officer for Residential Gated Community

About the role

EKG Security, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Canton, GA. We provide personalized security services to our clients and uphold values of integrity, respect, flexibility, humility, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
• Complete State of Georgia 24-hour basic security officer course within six months of hiring
• Complete applicable Safety & Environmental Rules training
• Maintain daily activity reports on paper, computer, smart phone or tablet
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Complete post order training and familiarization

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
• Complete site-specific training before serving as a qualified security officer
• Have a valid driver’s license if driving a company or client-owned vehicle
• Have the ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Be able to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
• Have access to reliable transportation/self-owned that allows for short notice response
• Be able to work any shift, 24 hours per day, seven days per week
• Participate in training sessions and meetings when scheduled
• Adhere to EKG and client safety policies
• Have a mobile phone
• Have an e-mail address and regularly use it
• Be able to operate a computer (Windows-based) and tablet with basic competency to include human resources and time entry software/web-sites, e-mail, and time entry phone systems
• Be able to effectively read, write, and speak English
• Provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime and on various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays
• Effectively comprehend numerous policies, procedures, and concepts in order to respond appropriately to various situations
• Able to maintain accurate records (ability to read and write)
• Able to communicate effectively with others
• Able to walk up and down stairs
• Able to use a computer or tablet with basic competence to include: Guard tour system, Camera monitoring system, E-mail program

Skills

• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Ability to work any shift, 24 hours per day, seven days per week
• Ability to participate in training sessions and meetings when scheduled
• Ability to adhere to EKG and client safety policies
• Ability to have a mobile phone
• Ability to have an e-mail address and regularly use it
• Ability to operate a computer (Windows-based) and tablet with basic competency to include human resources and time entry software/web-sites, e-mail, and time entry phone systems
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English
• Ability to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Benefits

• FREE Uniforms
• On-Going Training
• Competitive Compensation
• Service Awards and Recognition

Pay

$18.58/hr

Schedule

Thursday AND Friday 11 PM-7 AM