Full & Part Time Construction Site Security Officers - Full-time / Part-time

Universal Protection Service seeks several Full & Part Time Security Officers for an active construction site in Lake Charles, LA. Whether you are an experienced Security Officer, or interested in exploring the security field as a career option, we welcome you to apply!

The ideal candidate for the Security Officer position is excellent with customers and has an impressive ability to communicate. 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.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Foot/ vehicle patrol of interior and exterior areas of the construction site
• Observe and report suspicious activities and persons
• Check in/ out site visitors
• Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
• Enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance

Position Requirements

Requirements for this position include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to obtain a valid LA Guard License (training and certification will be provided)
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Part Time positions offer benefits including $10/hour pay + anniversary bonus + on the spot recognition program + 401K.

Full Time positions offer benefits including $10/hour pay + anniversary bonus + on the spot recognition program + medical, dental, vision, flex spending, and 401K.

1st 2nd and 3rd shift available.


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/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

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