Part-Time Security Officer for Residential Gated Community

E.K.G. Security•Canton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our mission is to provide differentiated and excellent service by focusing on our clients and employees, fostering a family-oriented team environment where individual employees recognize their value. We value the service of retired law enforcement officers and military veterans. If you seek an organization that values, leads, and trains its people, EKG Security, Inc. is the place for you. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete site-specific training before serving as a qualified security officer.
Have a driver's license if driving a company or client-owned vehicle.
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.
Ability to work overtime and on various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to maintain accurate records (ability to read and write).
Effectively comprehend numerous policies, procedures, and concepts in order to respond appropriately to various situations.
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.
Stand for long periods of time sometimes in excess of eight hours.
Work outside in a variety of weather conditions depending on the assignment.
Pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing.
Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
Ability to work any shift, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Responsibilities

Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a 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 months of hiring.
Complete applicable Safety & Environmental Rules training.
Maintain daily activity reports on paper, computer, smartphone, 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 monitor entrances and exits.
Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
Complete post-order training and familiarization.
Patrol the client's facility (length and period to be determined by client).
Control access to the client facility (foot and vehicle traffic).