Overnight Public Safety Officer

Andy Frain Services•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer provides security detail as outlined in post orders and builds working relationships with customers, local law enforcement, and fire departments. Officers maintain awareness of their surroundings, note activity in their assigned area, maintain a professional image, and provide excellent customer service. The role may involve controlling entrances and pedestrian and vehicle traffic, patrolling buildings and perimeters, escorting materials and personnel, inspecting security and fire exposures, and performing special assignments. Duties may vary based on department size, organizational structure, geographic location, and post assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for certain ADA requirements. The company may modify or assign duties at its discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Willingness to submit to a background investigation and drug screen; employment offers are contingent on successfully completing the background investigation.
Three to six months of prior experience in loss prevention, life safety, CCTV systems, or access computer systems.
State Guard license required.
Honesty, alertness, discipline, and constant vigilance.
Strong customer-service skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, facilitate change, work as part of a team, and follow directions.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Report to the assigned post on time and in full uniform.
Maintain a professional image and greet customers, visitors, and employees politely and in a friendly manner.
Stay informed about revisions to post orders and general information distributed by the customer and AFS.
Patrol the property or maintain a fixed post, report suspicious activity, and investigate accidents and criminal acts.
Continuously monitor cameras or other equipment as required by post orders.
Maintain knowledge of emergency policies, procedures, and regulations to respond to alarms, incidents, and emergencies.
Complete Daily Activity Reports, Log Book entries, Incident Reports, and other reports related to the assignment.
Recommend improvements to safety and loss-prevention processes based on daily observations.
Know how to operate life-safety systems, fire panels, CCTV system computers, and other assigned equipment; help ensure safe operation of elevators and access doors; and know the authorized contractors responsible for equipment maintenance.
Meet training and compliance guidelines established by AFS and other agencies regulating the customer or market.
Communicate new security issues or changes to the Security Supervisor daily.
Control entrances and pedestrian and vehicle traffic; patrol buildings and perimeters; escort materials and personnel; inspect security and fire exposures; and perform special assignments.