Security Officer

DEPARTMENT: Security

REPORTS TO: Director of Security

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Officers will monitor and document all happenings within and around the worksite, exuding a presence that deters and protects against any possible threat to the company, employees, the worksite and its materials. Officers will also serve as a protective barrier between the worksite and outside world, acting as a liaison between site personnel, visiting guests and vendors as well as screening all personnel, using various means and equipment, to deter and detect any attempts at theft.



QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions/duties satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Monitor surveillance cameras
2. Deciphering X-Ray imaging
3. Detailed report writing
4. Properly operating and maintaining both walk through and handheld metal detectors
5. Assigning and accounting for work site materials
6. Standing guard to monitor various activities
7. Identifying precious metals
8. Physical searching of property and discarded materials


9. Using threat detection and situational awareness to minimize risk factors


10. Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor while not becoming too engaged with site personnel


11. Good attendance, you must be able to be at work, on time, and ready to work at start of shift each day.


12. Issuing commands and maintaining verbal communication as well as via email, and radio communication


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Prior security experience with high level of threat detection and situational awareness. (P.I.L.B card preferred but not required)
2. Experience handling, carrying and operating a firearm. (CCW, PILB armed card preferred but not required)
3. Ability to read and write legibly as well as perform basic math
4. Ability to verbally communicate. Must be able to understand verbal commands and requests as well as issue verbal commands clearly
5. Computer literacy. Must be able to monitor and send emails while also keeping a digital activity report
6. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
7. Exposure to the elements. Duties will sometimes require officers to be posted outside for unspecified amounts of time.


8. Prior experience with high end clientele as well as high value merchandise


9. Clean professional appearance and demeanor


10. No prior felony convictions
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


High School Diploma
Prior Armed Security Experience
C.C.W or P.I.L.B armed guard card



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:


0-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-100% Seeing:
x Hearing:
x Standing/Walking/Mobility:
x Sitting:
x Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Bending
x Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:
X Communication:
X


Must be able to regularly lift 70 pounds consistently.


Must be able to lift 100 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment:

1. Firearms must be securely holstered at all times while on property.
2. Duty belt keepers are to be worn at all times
3. Rounds are not to be chambered on duty weapon while on regular duty
4. Duty weapon must be kept clean and oiled
5. Duty belt is to only have your holstered duty weapon (firearm) and holstered spare magazines
6. Duty carry rounds only are to be carried on your person (no target rounds)
7. Ensure all radios are charged and operational
8. Ensure all materials are accounted for at all times
9. Ensure emergency exits are free of obstacles.
10. All entry points must be closed securely
11. uniforms and appearance must be clean, neat and tidy