Unarmed Security Officer

Golden Seal Enterprises seeks a professional, responsible, unarmed security officer with exceptional communication skills and the ability to multi-task and organize priorities in a very fast-paced environment!

We are currently looking for a full-time officer who can work Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The officer must be able to work all four shifts.

Pay is $19.00 an hour
 

*Summary/Objective
*Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property, personnel, and information. Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities, to inspect the functionality of security and safety systems, and to detect the presence of unauthorized persons. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

In performing functions, duties, or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to job safety. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.

All functions, duties, or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• Patrols assigned site on foot; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, faulty access control systems, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, suspicious behavior, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds.
• Prepares logs or reports as required and documents all activity relating to assigned duties; writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar.
• Assists in controlling access to client location through the designated admittance process according to client procedure; acts upon any access control violations observed; provides periodic escorts to visitors.
• Provides excellent customer service to the client, guests, and visitors.
• Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; calmly directs persons to leave the property as needed upon client request.
• Observes and reports incidents, suspicious activity, or safety/security concerns to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel, or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the site.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for the site, by the company, by law, and/or through training or certification.
• Communicates in a manner that is open, honest, and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized.
• Monitors remote entrances and sections of the assigned facility using closed circuit television; monitors an access control system to detect unauthorized attempts to gain access to the facility by keycard.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; establishes a perimeter, and provides direction or information to others.
• Acts to ensure that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standards.
• Carries out other tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.
• Upholds and abides by the GSE Security Officer Standards of Conduct and the DCJS Code of Ethics.
• Completes required training to maintain DCJS registration and access to client computers and systems as needed.

Competencies Computer Proficiency.

• Written and Oral Communication Skills.
• Ethical and Legal Conduct.
• Attention to Detail.
• Sound Judgment and Decision Making.
• Teamwork.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities at this time.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment that has the potential to be fast-paced and may require temporary exposure to outdoor conditions as needed. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printing machines and standard duty equipment such as flashlights, medical supplies, hand-held radios, and cameras.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to patrol by foot, walk, observe, talk, type and write reports, and hear and respond to emergencies. This is largely a physically active role; however, some sedentary work is expected.

*Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
*This is a full-time, hourly-paid position. Days and hours of work vary depending on current site scheduling needs. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Very little, if any, travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred, but not essential.

Preferred Education and Experience Prior military, law enforcement, or private security experience/training preferred, but not essential.

• Active individual registration in private security with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is preferred, but not essential.
• Current certification in basic First Aid, CPR, and AED is preferred, but not essential.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications Able to obtain and keep an active Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services registration in applicable categories, including passing a background check.

• Able to pass a drug test. While marijuana is legal, GSE does not hire individuals who test positive for this and other substances.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable) Must be a legal U.S. citizen.

AAP/EEO Statement GSE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DCJS #11-5343

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends

Experience:

• Security: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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