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in Buffalo, NY
Security Officer / Security Guard - Full-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | Buffalo, NY Buffalo, New York |
About this job
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
Requirements
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