Utility Officer - Tampa, FL

Walden Security•Orlando, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Officer guards industrial or commercial property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. This on-call position has no set schedule and requires availability for first, second, and third shifts, including short-notice coverage for call-offs. The officer must be trained and qualified to work multiple posts and travel between locations in the Tampa area, including St. Petersburg, Largo, Riverview, Bradenton, and Auburndale. The role involves patrolling buildings, grounds, lobbies, corridors, public rooms, and other assigned areas; monitoring for fires, safety issues, security breaches, and unusual activity; inspecting doors, windows, gates, equipment, and safety systems; and recording inspection times and incidents. The officer may control access and traffic, warn or apprehend rule violators and unauthorized persons, respond to alarms, contact police or fire services, assist management and enforcement officers during emergencies, and report to a supervisor by radio or telephone. The role also includes writing investigation and vehicle-use reports and performing other duties assigned by the Operations Manager or Branch General Manager. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. Applicants must pass a drug screen and criminal background check, have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, and hold Florida Security Class D (unarmed) and Class G (armed) licenses. Vehicle operators must be at least 25 years old and have no more than one moving violation on their driving record. The job requires the ability to meet the listed physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available as described in the posting. The pay rate is $20 per hour. Walden Security states that it offers benefits and opportunities for career growth, but does not specify the particular benefits in this posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Internet programs, word-processing software, and other software as required.
Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
For vehicle operators: at least 25 years of age and a driving record with no more than one moving violation.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Florida State Security Class D Unarmed License and Class G Armed License.
Availability for all schedules and shifts and short-notice work for call-offs.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, sitting, and talking or hearing; frequently using hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see and distinguish basic colors.

Responsibilities

Travel between assigned locations around Tampa, St. Petersburg, Largo, Bradenton, and Riverview, and cover areas including St. Pete, Largo, Riverview, and Auburndale.
Work multiple posts and provide coverage for call-offs or vacations.
Periodically patrol buildings and grounds at industrial plants, commercial establishments, docks, camps, or work sites.
Patrol lobbies, corridors, public rooms, and public areas; interview guests and employees and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalism, and accidents.
Detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment.
Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
Set and operate thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperatures in buildings or cold storage rooms.
Register at watch stations to record inspection-trip times.
Inspect assigned areas and record property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment.
Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and unlocked security doors.
Warn people of rule infractions and apprehend or expel people engaged in suspicious or criminal acts.
Notify staff about the presence of persons with questionable reputations.
Permit authorized persons and regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at plant entrances.
Drive a radio-equipped car through client establishments, check alarms, and locate alarm sources.
Sound alarms or call police or fire departments in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
Assist management and enforcement officers in emergencies.
Apprehend unauthorized persons on property, using armed force if necessary, and release them to the custody of authorities.
Contact a supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain instructions.
Write investigation and automobile-usage reports.
Perform other duties assigned by the Operations Manager or Branch General Manager.