On Call Security Officer

At Universal Protection Service, our vision is to be Exceptional! To maintain exceptional people, to provide exceptional service, and to create exceptional results! Join a company that cares for and recognizes its people. As an On Call Security Officer, you will provide unarmed, uniformed security to a variety of clients.

The successful On Call Security Officer candidate is responsible for providing security services at assigned locations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Driving and 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, and security violations

Position Requirements

Qualified On Call Security Officer applicants will meet the following criteria:

• Must have open availability and a strong sense of urgency
• Must be trainable for multiple locations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain a valid GA Guard License.
• 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 all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Driving is a requirement at this location, you must be 21 or older with no points in last 3 years on your DMV record to be cleared for our driving program.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.

This is an On Call Security Officer position. Shifts and time will vary, Pay range $9.50-$10.00/hour + over time

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 Southeast - Universal Protection Service