Security Officer for Residential Gated Community

EKG Security, Inc. is a Georgia-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with over 20 years of service in Georgia. Our mission is to provide personalized and customized security services, leveraging our unique background and experience to deliver differentiated and excellent service. We are committed to serving our clients, employees, and communities.

About Us

• Integrity: Trust between EKG Security, Inc., our clients, communities, and employees.
• Respect: Valuing individuals and clients by putting others first and embracing differences.
• Flexibility: Responsiveness to clients and employees to provide customized and timely service.
• Humility: Prioritizing service to others over personal interests.
• Excellence: Striving for the best results in service, teamwork, and individual performance.
• Empowerment: Development and training programs to enable employees to perform at their best.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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 the State of NC 24-hour basic security officer course within six months of hiring.
• Complete applicable Safety & Environmental Rules training.
• Maintain daily activity reports using paper, computer, smartphone, or tablet.
• Monitor for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call police/fire department in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances/exits.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Complete post order training and familiarization.
• Patrol the client’s facility (length and period determined by client).
• Control access to the client facility (foot and vehicle traffic).
• Stand for long periods, sometimes in excess of eight hours.
• Work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Use a computer or tablet with basic competence, including:
  • Guard tour system
  • Camera monitoring system
  • Email program (composing and reading emails)

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass any State-required training or 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.
• Ability to operate radio, telephone equipment, and/or console monitors.
• 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 for short-notice response.
• Ability 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 and email address, and use them regularly.
• Operate a computer (Windows-based) and tablet with basic competency, including:
  • Human resources and time entry software/websites
  • Email
  • Time entry phone systems
• Effectively read, write, and speak English.
• Provide a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military.

Expectations

• Ability to work overtime and on various shifts, including weekends and holidays (reasonable accommodation for religious beliefs or disabilities considered case-by-case).
• Maintain accurate records (ability to read and write).
• Comprehend policies, procedures, and concepts to respond appropriately to situations.
• Walk up and down stairs.

Pay

$19.00/hour

Schedule

11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (full-time, shifts vary)

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
• Ongoing training
• Competitive compensation
• Service awards and recognition
• Flexible hours

Motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and criminal background check required.