Flex Officer - Umatilla, FL

Walden Security•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Flex Officer provides security coverage across multiple posts, including filling in for call-offs and vacations. The role requires availability to work all schedules and shifts and to respond on short notice. Officers patrol buildings, grounds, public areas, and assigned sites; monitor for security risks, fires, unsafe conditions, and equipment issues; inspect doors, windows, and gates; and record inspection visits and unusual events. Duties may also include controlling access and traffic, responding to alarms and emergencies, apprehending unauthorized persons, contacting supervisors and authorities, and preparing investigation and vehicle-use reports. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is subject to supervision by Branch/Account Managers, Post Supervisors, and Field Supervisors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Availability to work all schedules and shifts and on short notice for call-offs.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Where applicable, a State Security Officer License.
Where applicable, certification in the use of weapons and a State Armed License if required.
A valid driver’s license if assigned to a driving position.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification may be needed.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Regularly stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Close and distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see and distinguish basic colors.

Responsibilities

Be trained and qualified to work multiple posts to cover call-offs or vacations.
Patrol buildings, grounds, industrial or commercial sites, and public areas.
Confer with management and interview guests and employees; investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalism, and accidents.
Watch for fires, unsafe conditions, missing or inoperative safety equipment, and other irregularities.
Inspect doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
Set and operate thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperatures where required.
Register at watch stations and record inspection times.
Inspect assigned areas and record property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment.
Warn people of rule infractions and apprehend or expel people engaged in suspicious or criminal acts.
Notify staff about the presence of persons with questionable reputations.
Permit authorized persons to enter and regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at plant entrances.
Drive a radio-equipped vehicle through a client’s establishment, check alarms, and locate alarm sources when assigned.
Sound alarms or contact police or fire departments in the event of fire or unauthorized persons.
Assist management and enforcement officers in emergencies.
Apprehend unauthorized persons on the property and release them to the custody of authorities.
Contact a supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain instructions.
Write investigation and automobile usage reports.