Security Officer - City of Industry - Full-time / Part-time

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Recently named to Forbes' 2016 List of Top 500 Best U. S. Employers, Universal Protection Service is proudly celebrating 51 years of being in business and is the largest privately owned security organization in the U.S. We seek professional security officers for our accounts in Whittier and City of Industry. These accounts are managed out of our Riverside office, but an on-site Hiring Event will take place in conjunction with Goodwill Southern California in El Monte. Details below:

Thursday, May 5th

Interviews Noon – 1:30

Orientation 2 – 4 (if selected)

Goodwill Southern California

11635 E Valley Blvd, Ste G

El Monte CA 91732

**Please complete an online application before the Event and come prepared for an interview and possible Orientation. Please bring your California Guard Card and hiring documents with you. We will ask to see them only if you are invited to Orientation. We regret that we will be unable to interview anyone without an application or who is not in possession of their California Guard Card. Interviews are on a first-come, first-served basis.**

Questions? Contact our Riverside office at 951-343-5817.

BENEFITS Our security professionals enjoy:

• · advancement opportunities,
• · weekly direct deposit,
• · benefits including 401(k),
• · a variety of medical, dental and vision options,
• · holiday pay,
• · training and development, and
• · On-the-spot recognition programs.

We proudly support the Veteran Jobs Mission, a group of over 200 companies that have committed to collectively hiring a total of one million military veterans.

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

• Foot, bike or golf cart patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
• Execute security services as outlined in site-specific Post orders and directed by Security Management
• Observe and report suspicious activities and persons
• 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

Qualified applicants for the Professional Security Officer position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying.
• 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.
• 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/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

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