Part Time Flex Officer - Charleston County

Walden Security•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part Time Flex Officer position in Charleston County. The role involves being trained and qualified to work multiple posts to cover for call-offs or vacations. Responsibilities include patrolling various locations such as industrial plants, commercial establishments, docks, and work sites. Officers will monitor lobbies, corridors, and public rooms, interacting with management, guests, and employees to detect rule infringements, investigate disturbances, and respond to complaints, thefts, vandalisms, and accidents. They will also patrol for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, and malfunctioning equipment, ensuring doors, windows, and gates are secure. The role may involve setting thermostatic controls, registering at watch stations, and recording property damage or unusual occurrences. Officers will warn violators of rule infractions, apprehend or expel individuals engaged in suspicious or criminal acts, and notify staff of the presence of individuals with questionable reputations. They will also regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic, drive radio-equipped cars to check alarms and locate sources, and sound alarms or call emergency services when necessary. Assisting management and enforcement officers in emergency situations and apprehending unauthorized persons are also key duties. The position requires writing investigation and automobile usage reports. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Utility (Flex) Officers are subject to supervision from Branch/Account Managers, Post Supervisors, and Field Supervisors.

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

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

Same Day Offers: interview with the hiring team and receive an offer to join us the same day!
Extensive Training: Our initial training paves the way for you to earn your Security Officer Certification.
Unbelievable PERKS! : Save on phone, vacation, auto, retailers and more!
Tuition Reimbursement: we believe in the professional development of our team members and provide annual reimbursement opportunities.
Employee Family Scholarship: To date, Walden Security has awarded more than $300,000 in Employee Family Scholarships!
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: we believe in celebrating the “wins” with our Walden Security team. We reward the hard work and dedication of our employees through 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
Award Winning Company: Walden Security has earned significant recognition for our better working environment for our officers, better service to our customers and a dedication to quality performance standards.
Promote From Within Philosophy: Walden Security offers growth opportunities for our team members who are Setting the Standard by Setting the Example ®
Flexible Schedules: We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available including First, Second, Third and Weekend Shifts
Competitive Pay!