Administrative Security Officer

Securitas•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the principal assistant to the site security manager in providing security services and related operations to the Microsoft datacenter. Job functions may include client service and problem resolution, service enhancement, security operations center (SOC) systems maintenance, audit compliance, scheduling, system monitoring, log maintenance, access rights maintenance, and training. The Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client’s employees and customers. We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. These values are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions. No experience necessary! If you have retail, food service or hospitality industry background you are a great fit for this role; if not, we will provide you with the training and everything you need for a great introduction to a career in the security industry.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a reliable means of communication (for example, pager or phone).
Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
Must have the legal right to work.
Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must be willing to participate in the company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
Associate degree and four or more years of responsible experience in the security industry and/or business management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for security officers.
Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications, or authorizations specified for the assigned accounts.
Knowledge of 24x7 security operations and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
Skill in staff supervision, including assigning work and providing training and supporting the site security manager with counseling for disciplinary matters.
Ability to arrive at logical conclusions with input derived from multiple sources.
Ability to determine courses of action based on detailed written instructions.
Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
Capable of learning a variety of security and safety devices and controls.

Nice To Haves

Experience in staff supervision desired.
If you have retail, food service or hospitality industry background you are a great fit for this role

Responsibilities

Serves as primary point of contact to datacenter management and security personnel when the site security manager is unavailable.
Trains and certifies all new security personnel and maintains required training documentation.
Coordinates with the training manager and with the local supporting Securitas branches as needed.
Ensures all responders and control room supervisors adhere to policies and standard operating procedures.
Acts as responder or control room supervisor in periods of increased activity or in the case of absent staff.
Maintains and troubleshoots on-site security technology.
May support other critical infrastructure sites.
Recommends corrective actions for security staff to the site security manager.
Supports the site security manager with counseling for disciplinary matters as needed.
Assists with scheduling, site equipment inspections, and audit compliance.
Conducts recurring audits and prepares and submits critical and confidential information directly to client management team.
Maintains required security documentation, ensuring accuracy in accordance with established policies and procedures.