Security Officers for Santa Barbara & Santa Maria Courts - Full-time / Part-time

Security Officers for Superior Courts of Santa Barbara/Santa Maria

$12.50 per hour

All positions are Monday through Friday (Day Shift)

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Universal Protection Service is seeking to hire several Security Officers to work on-site the Santa Barbara Superior Court house. As a Security Professional, you will provide unarmed, uniformed security, including but not limited to:

*Foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
*Report suspicious activities and persons
*Write detailed narrative reports, maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
*Respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance
*Access control through an admittance process
*Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite or bar their admittance to the site or facility
*Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, and unauthorized persons

Benefits:
Universal Protection Service recognizes and rewards your commitment to excellence. Our security professionals enjoy advancement opportunities, great salary and benefits including 401(k), a variety of medical, dental and vision options, holiday pay, training and development, and on-the-spot recognition programs.

Requirements:
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must possess a valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Guard License
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test. 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.
• 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 required 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