Security Guard, Full-Time Day Shift Palo Alto $13/Hr.

Description

Universal Protection Service seeks a full-time Day Shift Security Officer for one of our very prestigious Palo Alto accounts. Join a Winning Team! If you are currently working in Security and want to take a step up in your Career, then you should do it with Universal Protection Service.

Saturday through Tuesday Day Shift schedule, 6 am - 2 pm. Must be age 25+ have a clean DMV in order to operate the site security vehicle.

$13/Hr. + Benefits and Growth Opportunities

The successful Security Officer will have:

***Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.

***Exceptional professionalism and customer service skills.

***Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization.

***Must be age 25 + have a clean DMV in order to operate the site security vehicle.

***Security industry and/or military experience.

***Must have computer skills.
Position Requirements

Qualified Security Professional applicants will meet the following criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid Guard License, or have applied and subsequently be issued such a license prior to employment. We are licensed to provide this training to you.
• 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 BSIS Guard License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.

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.
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