Security Officer - High-Tech Social Media Company

Universal Protection Service, the leader in security opportunities, invites you to apply today for a Security Officer position at a rapidly expanding social media company. At Universal Protection Service, our vision is to be exceptional---to maintain exceptional people, to provide exceptional service, and to create exceptional results. Universal Protection Service seeks passionate applicants who love working with people.

This is a flex to hire position paying $14.00/Hr. A clean DMV Record is required. Security and Military experience preferred. Must be age 25+ in order to operate the site security vehicles.

The ideal candidate for this position is excellent with customers and has an impressive ability to communicate, and has administrative background. This is a great opportunity to join Universal Protection Service, a dynamic high-powered security team focused on securing client properties while delivering exceptional customer service.

The Security Officer is responsible for promoting a warm, welcoming and professional environment for all employees, building management and the general public. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Greeting Guests
• Issue Building Passes
• Answering telephones in a friendly and proficient manner
• Appropriately handling or referring questions and requests.
• Directing or escorting guests to specific locations within the building

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must exhibit exceptional customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
• High Level of Integrity
• Good computer skills (including Microsoft Office)
• Must possess a valid Guard License, or have applied and subsequently be issued such a license prior to employment if working in a state where guard license is required.. As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test. Additionally, as a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active Guard License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.

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 West - Universal Protection Service