Knoxville Security Officer Gate Access Control

Walden Security•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, first shift Access Control post serves as the initial point of contact for a significant client in Knoxville. It is a customer-facing role requiring strong interpersonal skills, proper phone etiquette, and the ability to multitask while remaining calm and friendly. Candidates must be trustworthy, capable of maintaining confidentiality, and able to write clear, concise, and accurate reports. Security Officers are responsible for protecting industrial or commercial properties against fire, vandalism, and illegal entry. Clients include Class-A Office Buildings, Luxury Residential Properties, Distilleries, Fortune 500 Companies, Financial Institutions, Telecommunications, Manufacturing/Industrial Factories, Hospitals, and various other establishments. Successful candidates will undergo Walden training and must acquire a security license upon starting, a process Walden Security can assist with, which includes state-mandated background checks, fingerprints, a training class, and a licensing fee covered by payroll deductions.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum of 18 years of age
Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test
Polite and strong interpersonal skills
Proper phone etiquette
Ability to multitask and stay calm and friendly when busy
Trustworthy
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to write reports in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Go through Walden training and acquire a security license upon start

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for a large client
Maintain confidentiality
Write reports in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Protect industrial or commercial property of clients against fire, vandalism and illegal entry

Benefits

Same Day Offers
Extensive Training
Save on phone, vacation, auto, retailers and more!
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Family Scholarship
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs (Tenure Recognition, On-The-Spot Bonuses, Officer of the Month and Officer of the Year recognitions which include awards and bonuses)
Culture of Caring
Award Winning Company
Promote From Within Philosophy
Flexible Schedules
Competitive Pay!