Security Officer / Security Guard - Full-time

Specific Duties and Essential Functions

• Performs security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watches for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sounds alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Permits authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observes departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities. Maintains written logs as required by the post
• Provides assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
• Have a valid driver's license if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

• Must have one or more of the following
  • Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
  • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
  • Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
  • A minimum of 8 or more years of active service in any military branch
  • Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

Skills Required

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Ability to research, investigate, compile information
• Ability to write informatively, clearly and accurately
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy
• Attention to detail

Other

• Must be at least 21 years of age or them minimum age required by the state
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
• Must be able to work flexible schedules and respond to work assignments with little to no advance notice
• Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat

Major activity: Walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, walking, and sitting. Minimal to no stooping or kneeling