Security Officer for Residential Gated Community

About the role

EKG Security, Inc. is a Georgia-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides personalized and customized security services. Our mission is to serve clients, employees, and the communities in which we live. We value integrity, respect, flexibility, humility, excellence, and empowerment.

We are seeking a Security Officer for a residential gated community in Charlotte, NC. If you are a retired law enforcement officer or military veteran, we especially value your service and desire the opportunity to work with you. EKG Security, Inc. focuses on creating a family-oriented and team environment where individual employees recognize their value and value others.

Responsibilities

• Perform fixed and roving patrol security for a client site on foot or in a vehicle
• Understand and fulfill obligations and responsibilities of all posts
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
• Complete the 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, smartphone, 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 monitor entrances and exits
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Complete post order training and familiarization

Essential job functions

• Work overtime and on various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays
• Maintain accurate records (ability to read and write)
• Effectively comprehend numerous policies, procedures, and concepts to respond appropriately to various situations
• Communicate effectively with others
• Walk up and down stairs
• Use a computer or tablet with basic competence, including:
  • Guard tour system
  • Camera monitoring system
  • E-mail program (compose and read e-mails)
• 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 of time, sometimes in excess of eight hours
• Work outside in a variety of weather conditions depending on the assignment

Requirements

• 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, including human resources and time entry software/websites, 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

Pay

$19.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Thursday through Monday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free uniforms
• Paid vacation
• Incentive bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• On-going training
• Competitive compensation
• Service awards and recognition
• Flexible hours