Security Officer

SP Plus•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

SP+ is an artificial intelligence company for the real world, using computer vision to enable checkout-free parking experiences. We are the largest parking network in America, with over 23,000 employees powering mobility at over 4,000 locations across North America and Europe. We are reinventing parking and aim to power checkout-free experiences anywhere to make everyday experiences remarkable by giving back our most valuable asset, time.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
An active Guard Card is required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the company.
Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
Dealing with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught or mentally ill.
Dealing with volatile situations.
Having to make split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations.
Working independently, with a partner or as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Related experience preferred.
Related Security Officer licenses preferred.
The individual will only be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license, with a current address and acceptable driving record, if the individual is expected to be able to drive a company vehicle or drive on company business.

Responsibilities

Protect client property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference.
Make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect property.
Preserve order and may enforce client rules or regulations pertaining to violations of local ordinance, State or Federal law.
Primarily performs non-exempt duties in a service capacity; may be assigned a service grade or rank in a chain of command in conformance with contract requirements or to facilitate the delivery of service according to business necessity.
Communicate positively in both verbal and written communication.
Protect property and persons.
Actively patrol by foot.
Prepare written logs or reports as required.
Professionally observe and report incidents or suspicious activity to appropriate agency/entity.
Properly and calmly respond to emergencies.
Carry out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assignment.
Conduct extensive observation of video material.