Security Officer

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Job Description

Security officers are responsible for maintaining the overall security of a property. Security officers use many different tactics to prevent theft, vandalism, and damage to properties. They may patrol the property in a vehicle and may maintain records of who enters or leaves the property, either at a front desk or a front gate. They may keep track of signing visitors in and out and monitor incoming deliveries. Security officers generally assist with providing guests with information and directions. Employees protect the property and its inhabitants from fire risks and other safety violations. They respond to emergency situations by communicating with emergency personnel and potentially handling physicalthreats by restraining offenders. They may also maintain parking regulations and ensure parking lot security. It is important for a Security Officer to be aware and alert at all times, constantly being aware of risks and concerns.

Requirements

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Respond to alarms and emergency situations.
• Make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
• Greet incoming guests and tenants, providing information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Guard and monitor premises to prevent theft, property destruction, violence or rules and safety violations.
• Perform fire prevention, safety and maintenance tasks and parking/traffic enforcement.
• Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at a proficient level.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Interpretation and completion of verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
• Guard Card Required
• PPO # 17681
• Wage: $19.00
• Must be available to work overnight (10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.)

Working Conditions

• Non-Typical office environment (frequent standing, walking, talking, etc.), both inside activities
  and outside activities.
• Overtime required (on-call, weekends, 24hr emergency, etc.)

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and to reach
above shoulders with hands and arms in order to file a variety of documents; use hands and fingers
to input data to information system; and talk or hear in order to gather and provide information on
departmental processes. The employee is often required to sit in order to process information and
conduct data entry activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.