Gatehouse Security Officers Experience Only (West Palm Beach Regional Office)

St. Moritz Security Services•Boynton Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Moritz Security Services, Inc. is seeking dedicated Gatehouse Security Officers for their West Palm Beach Regional Office. With over 43 years in the security industry, St. Moritz emphasizes the importance of its people in implementing successful security programs. This role is crucial for providing high-level service, focusing on observation and reporting to ensure the safety and security of assigned locations.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
Must possess a valid registration/permit/license required by the state in which the employee is employed (Florida D License required).
As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test where required.
Some clients require additional background screening, testing, and procedures.
As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all necessary registrations/licenses/permits required by the jurisdiction and must carry the appropriate documents at all times while on duty.
May require a current state driver’s license, clean driving record as determined by SMSSI, and the ability to safely operate motor vehicle, golf cart, and/or bicycle if assigned.
Ability to provide reliable transportation (or access public transportation) to consistently get to and from work on time is required.
Ability to write effective, concise, and legible reports.
Demonstrated ability to be very customer service oriented, with the ability to professionally interact with all levels of individuals in a courteous manner, and to de-escalate situations before they become hostile or unsafe.
Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage time.

Nice To Haves

Current or prior military experience, or college education in the security field desirable.
Minimum 1-3 years of professional-level work experience preferred.
Prior experience in the security industry, law enforcement, military, and/or customer service highly desired.
Experience in scheduling, operations, or other functions of the security industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide security services at assigned locations with a focus on observing and reporting.
Monitor and report all activity.
Conduct foot patrols, vehicular patrols, golf cart patrols, and/or bicycle patrols of interior and/or exterior areas.
Report suspicious activities and suspicious persons.
Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs).
Enforce post orders, site rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance.
Execute security services as outlined in the Post Order Manual and accompanying policy and procedural guidelines.
Identify and report security threats, unsafe conditions or hazards, and/or other emergency situations.
Perform site-specific duties such as customer service, loss prevention, retail security, lobby/visitor reception, service/freight elevator security, and loading dock security.
Contact appropriate individuals (Site Supervision, Field Management, etc.) as directed.
Follow all company procedures, maintain acceptable attendance, and adhere to grooming and customer service standards.
Participate in all company and site required orientation and training programs.
Respond to incidents during shift in conformity with Post Orders and the Company’s Use of Force Policy.
Conduct security, customer service, or support functions as directed by supervisor or in support of client request(s).