Security Officer for Residential Gated Community

Overview

EKG Security, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in Georgia. Their mission is to provide personalized and customized security services to their clients. They emphasize integrity, respect, flexibility, humility, excellence, and empowerment.

Job Description

Position: Basic Security Officer

• Security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Understand and fulfill obligations and responsibilities of all posts
• 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

Expectations

• Be able to work overtime and on various shifts as needed; including weekends and holidays
• Be able to maintain accurate records (ability to read and write)
• Effectively comprehend numerous policies, procedures, and concepts in order to respond appropriately to various situations
• Communicate effectively with others
• Walk up and down stairs
• Use a computer or tablet with basic competence to include: Guard tour system, Camera monitoring system, E-mail program
• Patrol the client's facility (length and period to be determined by client)
• Control access to the client facility (foot and vehicle traffic)
• Stand for long periods of time sometimes in excess of eight hours
• Work outside in a variety of weather conditions depending on the assignment

Candidates Required To

• Possess a 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 driver's license if driving a company or client-owned vehicle
• Have the ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Ability 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
• Be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits after 90 days:
• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• FREE Uniforms
• PAID Vacations
• Incentive Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• On-Going Training
• Competitive Compensation
• Service Awards and Recognition
• Flexible Hours