Professional Transit Security Officer (Auxiliary Role)

Marksman Security•San Bernardino, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Marksman Security is hiring Professional Transit Security Officers in San Bernardino for an auxiliary role. Auxiliary officers must be adaptable and ready to cover shifts, provide temporary security coverage, or fill in for other officers when needed. The role requires schedule flexibility, including availability for weekends, holidays, day shifts, evenings, and overnights as needed. The position pays $19.75 per hour and includes paid on-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Security Officers deter criminal activity, protect property, enforce site rules, and help maintain the safety of employees, contractors, visitors, and the public. Duties may include monitoring access points and surveillance systems, patrolling platforms and parking lots, checking credentials and vehicle documentation, responding to emergencies, maintaining incident records, and providing customer assistance.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
At least 2 years of security experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Active, valid California BSIS Guard Card and state training.
Current, clean DMV driver's license.
Strong customer service skills.
Familiarity with report writing.
Computer skills, including essential computer competencies.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Monitoring and surveillance experience.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned tasks.
Comfort working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, days, evenings, and overnights as needed.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in security or customer service fields.

Responsibilities

Remain alert and observe surroundings for suspicious activity, potential threats, or disorderly conduct.
Ensure employees, contractors, and visitors display their badges, and investigate or report unusual activity.
Monitor access points and verify badges or identification to ensure people enter only authorized buildings.
Ensure unauthorized individuals complete the screening process until verified, and prevent tailgating by requiring individual access-card swipes at card readers.
Verify and document incoming and outgoing trucks, trailers, and other vehicles, including checking driver identification, shipping manifests, bills of lading, and load documentation.
Ensure only authorized vehicles and personnel enter or exit the facility.
Issue and collect visitor and driver badges, and maintain sign-in and sign-out logs.
Provide a visible deterrent to criminal activity and conduct patrols on platforms, parking lots, and other areas to prevent theft, vandalism, and other crimes.
Take appropriate action during medical incidents, accidents, fires, and other emergencies; assist with evacuations, provide first aid, or call for help.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of incidents, disturbances, and unusual occurrences.
Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors by providing assistance and information; offer customer service such as giving directions, opening doors, and greeting people appropriately.
Cover shifts and provide temporary security coverage or relief for other officers as needed.