Security Officer - Office Building - Bryn Mawr
Titan Security Group · Des Plaines, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$18/hrFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Professional Conduct and Guest Services (Concierge Focus)
- Exemplary Professional Presence: Maintain a consistently polished, professional, and immaculate uniform and personal presentation, serving as a positive and credible first impression for the property.
- Proactive Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for all building occupants and guests, providing proactive assistance, clear directions, and timely information with a naturally outgoing, engaging, and hospitable demeanor.
- Tenant Relations: Professionally and promptly assist tenants with building-related inquiries, access issues, and security concerns, establishing positive rapport and escalating complex matters to management as necessary.
- Visitor Management: Efficiently manage the visitor sign-in/sign-out process, verify identity, issue temporary badges, and announce guest arrivals in accordance with established security protocols.
- Security and Loss Prevention Operations
- Access Control: Strictly enforce building access control policies, ensuring every individual (tenant, vendor, or visitor) follows proper entry procedures (key card/badge usage) and preventing unauthorized entry or "tailgating."
- Foot Patrols: Conduct regular, documented security patrols of the property's interior and exterior perimeter, including common areas, parking garages, and vacant tenant spaces, identifying and reporting safety hazards or security vulnerabilities.
- Surveillance and Monitoring: Proficiently operate and monitor the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system, alarm panels, and other life safety systems, noting and responding to all unusual activities.
- Emergency Response: Serve as a primary responder to all alarms and critical incidents (e.g., medical emergencies, fire alarms, suspicious activities, unauthorized persons), following established emergency procedures and coordinating with building management and first responders.
- Documentation and Incident Management
- Report Writing: Prepare detailed, accurate, and professional written reports on all security-related incidents, daily activities, unusual occurrences, and patrol observations using required digital platforms.
- Critical Incident Escalation: Immediately and effectively escalate all critical incidents and emergencies to the appropriate building management, security contacts, and law enforcement agencies, ensuring a timely and organized response.
- Key and Access Card Control: Assist with the accurate inventory and issuance of all building keys and access cards, ensuring documentation is current and that credentials for terminated personnel are immediately deactivated and reconciled.
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate security, hospitality, or a customer service-focused environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using computers, standard security software, and Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.
- Requires a high degree of professional maturity and sound judgment necessary to handle complex tenant interactions and sensitive security matters.
- Previous security experience within a High-Rise Commercial Office Building environment is strongly preferred and will be considered a significant asset.
- Bi-lingual considered a plus
- Evening, overnight, and weekend availability required
- Positions starting at $18.00 / hr
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical and Dental insurance
- Opportunities for career growth and promotion
- Skills-enhancing training