Utility Officer - Greenville, SC

Walden Security•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Utility Officer works full-time across multiple posts and must be available for all three shifts, including short-notice coverage for call-offs. Schedules are generally made one or two weeks in advance, though last-minute staffing needs may arise. The officer performs security, patrol, access-control, incident-response, and reporting duties at client locations. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and is subject to supervision from Branch/Account Managers, Post Supervisors, and Field Supervisors. A resume must be attached for an application to advance; candidates may also use the application text box to provide work history and contact information.

Requirements

Availability to work all schedules and all three shifts, including short-notice coverage for call-offs.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Where applicable, a State Security Officer License.
Where applicable, certification in the use of weapons and a State Armed License if required.
A valid driver's license if assigned to a driving position.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification may be needed.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including standing, walking, sitting, communicating, handling objects, occasional climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
Close and distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see and distinguish basic colors.

Responsibilities

Be trained and qualified to work multiple posts to cover call-offs or vacations.
Patrol buildings, grounds, public areas, and assigned work sites periodically.
Confer with management and interview guests and employees to detect rule infringements and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalism, and accidents.
Patrol public areas for fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment.
Check doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
Operate and set 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 for supervisory staff.
Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and unlocked security doors.
Warn people about rule infractions and apprehend or expel people engaged in suspicious or criminal acts.
Notify staff about the presence of persons with questionable reputations.
Admit 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, when assigned to a driving position.
Sound alarms or contact police or fire departments in cases of fire or unauthorized persons.
Assist management and enforcement officers in emergencies.
Apprehend unauthorized persons on the property, using armed force if necessary, and release them to authorities.
Contact a supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain instructions.
Write investigation and automobile-usage reports.