Utility Officer - Greenville, SC

Walden Security•Greenville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Utility Officer works full-time on a flexible basis, similar to a flex officer. Schedules are typically made a week or two in advance, but last-minute needs may arise due to call-offs. This role requires availability for all schedules and shifts, including on short notice. The job involves various duties related to security and facility monitoring, and may include other tasks assigned by management. Candidates must submit a resume for consideration.

Requirements

Must be available to work all schedules and shifts
Must 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
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 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