Unarmed Security Officer - Non Union

American Corporate Security•Sacramento, CA

58d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor for assigned shift of the Security Department and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of property, personnel, customers and all visitors. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties include but are not limited to performing security patrols on foot and while operating a motor vehicle. Open and close rail gates only after approval is received from post management personnel, if available. Complete train and/or vessel arrival and departure reports. Check perimeter fencing to ensure that it meets all criteria listed in the post security plan. Check all facility doors and gates to ensure they are secure and pose no security or safety threat. Direct traffic in all areas as directed. Investigate and document all perimeter alarms. Transport visitors as needed, including operation of the shuttle bus. Open and close doors as needed. Relieve other guards as needed. Complete daily activity log, noting areas of concern and incidents that occur. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

Requirements

18 Years of Age or Older
High School Diploma or Equivalent, Security or Law Enforcement experience preferred
Must maintain a valid California BSIS Security Guard Registration ("Guard Card"), Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures
Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
Required to observe all safety and health requirements for container terminal environment
Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights
Ability to clearly read, write, and speak English
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important security related documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, employees, and management team
Basic mathematical skills, including but not excluding addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical solutions
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedure
Requires the ability to frequently walk to employee work areas and other work areas
Requires the ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs
Requires close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Requires the ability to work in a work environment where there is moderate to extreme noise
Requires the ability to focus in a highly charged and noisy environment
Requires the ability to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold
Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time
Must be able to routinely climb stairs and operate elevators while securing the post
Repetitive use of hands
Use of sight, including viewing computer monitors or camera monitors for long periods of time
Use of sound, including occasional conditions of high levels of noise
Requires extensive use of keyboard involving repetitive motions with fingers, sitting for prolonged periods of time, and extensive use of the telephones/radios and face-to-face communication that requires accurate perception of speech as well as talking and hearing

Nice To Haves

Security or Law Enforcement experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performing security patrols on foot and while operating a motor vehicle.
Open and close rail gates only after approval is received from post management personnel, if available.
Complete train and/or vessel arrival and departure reports.
Check perimeter fencing to ensure that it meets all criteria listed in the post security plan.
Check all facility doors and gates to ensure they are secure and pose no security or safety threat.
Direct traffic in all areas as directed.
Investigate and document all perimeter alarms.
Transport visitors as needed, including operation of the shuttle bus.
Open and close doors as needed.
Relieve other guards as needed.
Complete daily activity log, noting areas of concern and incidents that occur.
Performs other duties as assigned.