Unarmed Security Officer - Union (Lead Officer)

Position: Unarmed Security Officer - Union (Lead Officer) Location: Tacoma, WA Job Id: 203 # of Openings: 1 POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the Post Commander or 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 Communicate with previous shift lead officer for a thorough and complete pass-down. Communicate with security manager regarding staffing, requesting and obtaining approval to add/cut shift staff. Survey worksite for any abnormal conditions. Verify that each incoming security officer has a valid credential(s) as required, prior to the start of each shift. Insure that each incoming security officer’s uniform, grooming and appearance adheres to ACS policies. Verify all previous shifts security officers have been relieved of duty and properly signed out. Verify all security officers have properly signed in and the information is legible. Review each rover’s Vehicle Inspection Report where applicable and verify that all information is accurate. Complete Work Start Safety Advisory and Safety Inspection Report, where applicable. Conduct safety talk with all on‑duty security officers. Conduct an inspection of each post ensuring proper supplies are available, the posts are clean and neat. Denote inspection on each security officer’s Daily Activity Report (DAR). Patrol container yard and determine what areas will be high alert areas for the shift. Communicate with management for any special instructions. Approve access to restricted and secured areas for vendor and staff. Approve access to worksite based on an individual’s paperwork other than approved credentials, where applicable. Monitor all emergency situations and keep area secure as advised. Assure that all security staff receive theirs required breaks and meal breaks. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: 18 Years of Age or Older; High School Diploma or Equivalent Security or Law Enforcement experience preferred; Union Membership, where required, must be obtained within ten (10) days after the thirtieth (30th) day following the effective day of the collective bargaining agreement or within ten (10) days after the thirtieth (30th) day following employment, whichever is later; Must maintain a valid Washington Security Guard Registration (\"Guard Card\"), state issued driver license, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC™), and must have a clear driving record; 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. LANGUAGE SKILLS: 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. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic mathematical skills, including but excluding addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical solutions. REASONING ABILITY: 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. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Requires the ability to frequently walk to employee workareas and other workareas; 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Corporate Security, Inc.