Security Officer

Acacia Network•New York, NY

12d

About The Position

The Security Guard greets and screens customers seeking services and maintains secure premises. The role is responsible for the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors, while remaining alert to activity in the assigned area or on security monitors. The Security Guard follows supervisor instructions and policies and directives issued by the Administrator of Security Services. The stated salary is $34,844.81 annually. The position involves protecting company property and people, assisting visitors, patrolling facilities and their perimeter, monitoring CCTV, maintaining order, responding to incidents and emergencies, and communicating observations through timely reports and notifications. The Security Guard must maintain a professional appearance, be punctual and fit for duty, and attend annual mandated New York State security training.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to operate CCTV.
Familiarity with the immediate community and ability to identify and address security problems.
Ability to read and write to make log entries, follow written work schedules, and prepare incident reports as needed.
Ability to write legible reports, use a portable radio, and exercise sound and proper judgment when addressing emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and visitors.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to maintain good work and personal habits.
General knowledge of organizational, community, and/or social service resources and programs.
Courtesy, professionalism, and respect.
Ability to be fit for duty at all times except when on sick report.
Professional appearance at all times.
Punctuality when reporting for duty.
Valid and maintained New York State Security License.
Attendance at annual mandated New York State security training.

Responsibilities

Protect company property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment as assigned.
Assist visitors entering facilities and ensure they follow rules and regulations.
Tour buildings to guard against fire, damage, theft, and destruction, and protect clients, visitors, and employees against violators.
Observe signs of crime or disorder, investigate, and make appropriate notifications.
Notify the supervisor of incidents and provide detailed, timely reports.
Notify Buffalo Police when necessary.
Render aid to accident victims and arrange medical attention as necessary.
Notify the security base when leaving the duty post for personal necessity, for no more than 15 minutes, or for an assigned meal period.
Keep informed of changes in rules and regulations.
Monitor CCTV.
Regularly patrol the perimeter of the assigned post.
Remain visible and vigilant and maintain order.
Communicate accurately, clearly, and promptly, verbally and in writing.
Use crisis de-escalation and behavior-management principles and/or physical restraint.
Report or correct safety and security violations encountered during patrols or checks.
Take proactive measures to mitigate thefts, disturbances, and other criminal incidents on facility property.
Check that visitors and staff members wear proper identification badges or passes.
Conduct productive security patrols and facility checks, recognize conditions that compromise or may compromise security, and take immediate steps to mitigate them.
Carry out organizational accountabilities and other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Administrator.