Part Time Flex Officer - Columbia, SC

Walden Security•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part Time Flex Officer position in Columbia, SC. Flex Officers are trained and qualified to work multiple posts to cover for call-offs or vacations. The role involves patrolling various locations, ensuring security, detecting safety hazards, and responding to incidents. The position requires individuals who can perform duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made for those with disabilities. The company emphasizes a culture of caring, offers extensive training, and promotes from within.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Where applicable: State Security Officer License; Certification in the use of weapons, State Armed License if required; Valid Drivers' License, if in driving position; CPR/AED/First Aid Certification may be needed
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see and distinguish basic colors

Nice To Haves

State Security Officer License
Certification in the use of weapons
State Armed License if required
Valid Drivers' License, if in driving position
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification may be needed

Responsibilities

Trained and qualified to work multiple posts, in case of call-offs or vacations
Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of industrial plant or commercial establishment, docks, logging camp area, or work site
Patrols lobbies, corridors, and public rooms, confers with management, interviews guests and employees, and interrogates persons to detect infringements and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalisms, and accidents
Patrols public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment
Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure
Performs and sets thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms
Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips
Inspects assigned areas and records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff
Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked
Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts
Notifies staff of presence of persons with questionable reputations
Permits authorized persons and regulate vehicle/pedestrian traffic at plant entrance to maintain orderly flow
Drives radio equipped car to through client's establishment, check alarms and locates sources of alarm
Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
Assists management and enforcement officers in emergency situations
Apprehends unauthorized persons found on property, using armed force if necessary, and releases them to custody of authorities
Contacts supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain further instructions
Writes investigation and automobile usage reports

Benefits

Save on phone, vacation, auto, retailers and more!
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Family Scholarship
Paid Time Off: offered to employees that average at least 32 hours per week
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: multiple plan options for you and your dependents
Health Savings Account: pay for health care more easily
Voluntary Life Insurance: affordable plans available
401K: prepare for your retirement
Employee Assistance Program: we offer free, confidential assistance for many of your life’s needs
Employee Recognition Programs: Tenure Recognition, On-The-Spot Bonuses, Officer of the Month and Officer of the Year recognitions which include awards and bonuses
Culture of Caring: Walden Security supports many charitable organizations
Promote From Within Philosophy
Flexible Schedules: We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available including First, Second, Third and Weekend Shifts
Competitive Pay!