Security Officer for Residential Gated Community

E.K.G. Security, Inc•Hampton, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EKG Security is looking for a full-time Security Officer for a Residential Gated Community in Hampton, GA. EKG Security, Inc. is a Georgia based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with over 20 years of experience providing personalized and customized security services. The company values integrity, respect, flexibility, humility, excellence, and empowerment, aiming to create a family-oriented and team environment. They particularly welcome retired law enforcement officers and military veterans. This role offers advancement opportunities, ongoing training, and competitive compensation.

Requirements

possess a high school diploma or equivalent
pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
complete site-specific training before serving as a qualified security officer
have a driver's license if driving a company or client-owned vehicle
have the ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
be at least 18 years old
be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
have access to reliable transportation/self-owned that allows for short notice response
participate in training sessions and meetings when scheduled
adhere to EKG and client safety policies
have a mobile phone
have an e-mail address and regularly use it
be able to operate a computer (Windows-based) and tablet with basic competency to include human resources and time entry software/web-sites, e-mail, and time entry phone systems
be able to effectively read, write, and speak English
be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Nice To Haves

retired law enforcement officer or military veteran

Responsibilities

security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
understand and fulfill obligations and responsibilities of all posts
investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
complete State of Georgia 24-hour basic security officer course within six month of hiring
complete applicable Safety & Environmental Rules training
maintain daily activity reports on paper, computer, smart phone or tablet
watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
assist customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
completing post order training and familiarization
be able to work overtime and on various shifts as needed; including weekends and holidays
be able to maintain accurate records (ability to read and write)
effectively comprehend numerous policies, procedures, and concepts in order to respond appropriately to various situation
communicate effectively with others
walk up and down stairs
use a computer or tablet with basic competence to include: Guard tour system, Camera monitoring system, E-mail program - being able to compose and read e-mails
patrolling the client's facility (length and period to be determined by client)
control access to the client facility (foot and vehicle traffic)
stand for long periods of time sometimes in excess of eight hours
work outside in a variety of weather conditions depending on the assignment