Security Officer for Residential Gated Community

E.K.G. Security•Canton, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

EKG Security, Inc. is a Georgia based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that has served Georgia for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide personalized and customized security services to our clients. Our unique background and experience enables us to provide differentiated and excellent service. EKG Security, Inc. exists to serve its clients, employees and communities in which we live. EKG's Values Integrity - The first and most important value centers on trust between EKG Security, Inc., our client, our communities and our employees. Respect - For the individual and the client we serve by putting others first and valuing their differences. Flexibility - Responsiveness to the client and employees to ensure that we provide customized and timely service. Humility - Putting service to others ahead of personal interests. Excellence - Providing and striving for the best results for service, the team, and individual. Empowerment - Development and training programs that enable employees to do their best. If you are a retired law enforcement officer or military veteran, we value your service & desire the opportunity to work with you. Security officer positions may require you to perform the following regularly during a shift: Unarmed security position providing fixed and roving patrol security for a client site.

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
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
have a mobile phone
have an e-mail address and regularly use it
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
operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
interact cordially and communicate with the public
work any shift, 24 hours per day, seven days per week
participate in training sessions and meetings when scheduled
adhere to EKG and client safety policies
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
effectively read, write, and speak English