PT/FT Overnight Security Officer

B O S Security•Athens, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BOS Security is hiring a part-time or full-time Security Officer in the Athens, Georgia area. The position starts part-time, with the possibility of moving to full-time based on needs and availability. Shifts fall between 6 PM and 8 AM and may be 8, 10, or 12 hours long, depending on the site. Weekend availability is required. The officer is responsible for working assigned posts, conducting hourly foot patrols of buildings and grounds, monitoring property and access points, responding to security concerns, and recording inspections and unusual events. The role also requires punctuality, wearing a uniform, and maintaining professional customer service skills.

Requirements

Must be available to work weekends.
Must be able to conduct hourly patrols.
Must have and maintain strong professional customer service skills.
Must report to work on time, in uniform, and ready to work.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must have a smartphone.
Must have a valid driver's license and their own working transportation; drop-offs and public transportation are not accepted.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and background check; the position is subject to random drug testing.
Stable work history.

Nice To Haves

Security, law enforcement, military, or other related experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work assigned posts as trained and qualified, following specific, general, additional, and emergency post instructions.
Conduct hourly foot patrols of buildings and grounds, including walking up flights of stairs.
Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
Warn people of rule infractions and apprehend or expel people engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
Inspect equipment and machinery for signs of tampering.
Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and unlocked security doors.
Observe departing personnel to guard against theft of client property.
Sound an alarm or contact the police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
Permit authorized people to enter the property.
Register at watch stations to record inspection times.
Record property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment for supervisory staff.
Regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at access points.
Perform other duties as assigned.