Security Utility Officer

Walden SecurityKnoxville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

A Utilities Officer covers medical leaves, sicknesses, vacations, and open posts that do not have an officer assigned. The utility officer must have open availability and be able to work weekends and holidays. The schedule is released 1 week prior but may be adjusted depending on situations at the posts. This role requires a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Candidates must be at least 25 years old with an acceptable driving record to be covered under the Walden Security Automobile insurance. Utility officers will obtain an unarmed security license and be paid $18.00 per hour, regardless of the post they are assigned. Officers are paid weekly via direct deposit.

Requirements

  • Must be available to work all schedules and shifts and be available to work on short notice for call-offs.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record (No DUI, multiple accidents or habitual offenders - MVR will be checked).
  • Must be a licensed/legal driver, at least 25 years old with an acceptable driving record to be covered under the Walden Security Automobile insurance.
  • Where applicable: State Security Officer License; Certification in the use of weapons, State Armed License if required; Valid Drivers' License, if in driving position; CPR/AED/First Aid Certification may be needed.

Responsibilities

  • Trained and qualified to work multiple posts, in case of call-offs or vacations
  • Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of industrial plant or commercial establishment, docks, logging camp area, or work site
  • Patrols lobbies, corridors, and public rooms, confers with management, interviews guests and employees, and interrogates persons to detect infringements and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalisms, and accidents
  • Patrols public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment
  • Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure
  • Performs and sets thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms
  • Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips
  • Inspects assigned areas and records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff
  • Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked
  • Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts
  • Notifies staff of presence of persons with questionable reputations
  • Permits authorized persons and regulate vehicle/pedestrian traffic at plant entrance to maintain orderly flow
  • Drives radio equipped car to through client's establishment, check alarms and locates sources of alarm
  • Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
  • Assists management and enforcement officers in emergency situations
  • Apprehends unauthorized persons found on property, using armed force if necessary, and releases them to custody of authorities
  • Contacts supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain further instructions
  • Writes investigation and automobile usage reports

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Weekly direct deposit

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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