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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Destin, FL
Destin, Florida

About this job

Are you seeking a career with a stable and reputable company that rewards hard work, dedication, and integrity' Look No Further ...Universal Protection Service, established in 1965, is recognized as being the fastest growing security provider in the nation. At Universal Protection Service, our vision is to be Exceptional, To maintain exceptional people, to provide exceptional service, and to create exceptional results! At Universal Protection Service, we provide employees with opportunities that offer both challenges and rewards.

The successful, Hotel Security Officer candidate is responsible for providing security services at assigned locations. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations.
  • Have the ability to report suspicious activities and persons, write detailed narrative reports, maintain daily activity reports (DARs), enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance.
  • Access control through an admittance process
  • Assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility
  • Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the site or facility
  • Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons
  • Inspects buildings and ground using appropriate equipment
  • Operate and monitor close circuit television systems
Position Requirements

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Must exhibit exceptional customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Must possess a valid Florida Class D Guard License.
  • As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
  • As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.


Full Time, 40 hours a week + anniversary bonus medical + dental + 401K + On the spot recognition program

Part Time, 15+ hours a week + anniversary bonus + On the spot recognition program

Essential Physical and Mental Functions
  • Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
  • Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
  • Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
  • Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
  • Run as needed
  • Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
  • Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
  • Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
  • Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
  • Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
  • Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
  • Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
  • Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
  • Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)


EOE/M/F/D/V

Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Division Southeast - Universal Protection Service