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Form of workSecuritas Security Services USA, Inc.
Flex Security Officer
Code: 5100 Grade: Contract FLSA: Non-Exempt
Highlights:
JOB SUMMARY: As a Flex Security Officer you will be required to work at multiple locations and will be on call to assist in needed scenarios of coverage. Our Flex Officers Observe and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
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.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to
the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented
separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be
aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. 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.
1. Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a
legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient
manner in order to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
2. Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to
and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each
client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the
client and its security department.
3. Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent
authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
4. Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the
movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents;
monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a
calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
5. Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors,
security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons;
inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
6. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security
investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.
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7. Prepares logs or reports as required for site; writes and/or types reports and/or enters information
in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.
8. Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company
management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances
and/or as required by the site.
9. 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, and/or through training or certification.
10. Acts to ensure that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and
in accord with client standards; identifies client products or materials among items carried by
client employees or visitors.
11. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY
Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. If not, must be willing to complete the GED program
within six months.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug
screen and background investigation.
Education/Experience
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred.
Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing
requirements for Security Officers.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Good organizational skills.
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• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across
diverse cultures.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands)
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform
effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public,
occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching
an unauthorized area.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled
substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing
requirements.
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients,
observe and report incidents, and direct others.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may
involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25
pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties.
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in
environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or
awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities
About Us
Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.
About the Team
Our Company Mission:
Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.
Our Values:
Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.
Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.
Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises.
Helpfulness:
As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.
Flex Security Officer
Code: 5100 Grade: Contract FLSA: Non-Exempt
Highlights:
- Starting Wage: $19.00/hr
- Must have Valid Driver's License
- Must be comfortable with working multiple locations including:
- Sterling Heights
- Centerline
- Warren
- Detroit
- Romulus
- Trenten
- Auburn Hills
- Must be able to work 8- and 12-hour shifts
- Must have Open Availability, any day, any shift
- Weekly Pay, Overtime Available
- Union Location with extra PTO Benefits
JOB SUMMARY: As a Flex Security Officer you will be required to work at multiple locations and will be on call to assist in needed scenarios of coverage. Our Flex Officers Observe and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
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.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to
the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented
separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be
aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. 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.
1. Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a
legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient
manner in order to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
2. Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to
and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each
client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the
client and its security department.
3. Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent
authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
4. Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the
movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents;
monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a
calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
5. Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors,
security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons;
inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
6. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security
investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.
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7. Prepares logs or reports as required for site; writes and/or types reports and/or enters information
in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.
8. Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company
management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances
and/or as required by the site.
9. 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, and/or through training or certification.
10. Acts to ensure that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and
in accord with client standards; identifies client products or materials among items carried by
client employees or visitors.
11. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY
Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. If not, must be willing to complete the GED program
within six months.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug
screen and background investigation.
Education/Experience
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred.
Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing
requirements for Security Officers.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Good organizational skills.
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• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across
diverse cultures.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands)
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform
effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public,
occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching
an unauthorized area.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled
substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing
requirements.
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients,
observe and report incidents, and direct others.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may
involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25
pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties.
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in
environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or
awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities
About Us
Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.
About the Team
Our Company Mission:
Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.
Our Values:
Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.
Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.
Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises.
Helpfulness:
As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.
