Security Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of prior experience in military, law enforcement, corrections, or private security
• 1 year of prior supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license
• State Unarmed Security Officer License or able to obtain
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead with professionalism, respect and integrity at all times
• Ability to teach and train others
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong decision making and incident/event management skills
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, drug screen, and a post-offer physical evaluation
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Sound judgment
• Ability to build effective partnerships with the client and customers
• Ability to handle stressful or crisis situations calmly and efficiently
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

• 2 + years of previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience delivering training or presenting to small or medium sized audiences
• Knowledge of security services and developing Security Post Orders in the private sector
• Knowledge and ability to develop and maintain a Security Officer Training Program
• Advanced skills utilizing common office related computer programs plus ability to learn proprietary programs unique to client

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating a variety of security activities at the assigned job site
• Ensuring delivery of quality security services
• Training security officers and shift supervisors
• Facilitating site/client specific training
• Monitoring regulatory and contract compliance
• Conducting audits
• Providing administrative support for security operations
• Handling confidential materials
• Generating reports
• Assisting with first line supervision of the assigned security workforce
• Comply with all DUS and client policies, procedures, and work rules
• Maintain full working knowledge of DUS and site-specific policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), approved facility security plan, and applicable laws
• Coordinate and/or enforce a variety of security services and activities at the assigned job site
• Prepare, update and/or oversee security procedures for security officers and tenants
• Provide or facilitate client/site specific training per established protocols
• Train the security workforce using written procedures and safety rules in order to increase job knowledge and expertise
• Inspect and evaluate security officers and daily activities at the job site in order to monitor and communicate individuals’ progress, quality of work and overall performance
• Perform administrative duties in accordance with established standard policies and procedures
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions of timekeeping/payroll reports
• Data tracking and entry in designated computer systems
• Maintain records, prepare forms, verify information, and resolve routine problems
• Compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information and scheduling appointments
• Maintain regulatory compliance
• Assist the Security Captain with the interviewing, hiring and onboarding process
• Act as shift supervisor as needed
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills while providing information to others, mediating disputes, investigating incidents, and performing other related tasks
• Assist with the management of escalated security or emergency situations as requested
• Ensure notification is made to law enforcement personnel and other emergency responders to permit a timely response to any emergency within the area of responsibility
• Help maintain operations continuity and ensures security posts are covered at all times
• Help with the administration of the key control system, where required by site
• May cuts keys and prepare cores
• May install cores on locks and doorknobs
• Maintain the key control register
• Responsible for the proper use of the master key assigned
• Safely operate a motor vehicle in a variety of settings and varying weather conditions
• May be required to respond to urgent matters on weekends and evenings
• May cover or serve as a back-up for the Security Captain position
• Perform job related duties as required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan