Temporary Unarmed Security Officer

Job title: Temporary Event Security Officer (Unarmed)

Multiple positions and shift hours available

Job Summary:

Unarmed security officer services are to be provided in downtown West Palm Beach during 4th of July weekend (July 3rd and 4th). This includes assisting throughout the city with patrol and crowd control. Security officers will perform job duties with a constant awareness of surroundings, making note of activity that takes place in the assigned area. Security Officers must maintain a professional image and always demonstrate excellent customer service.

Special Considerations : Officers must be willing and able to work in challenging weather conditions to include heat, cold, wind and rain. Officers will be exposed to these weather elements as they are performing their job duties and standing for extended periods of time will be required at certain posts.

Responsibilities:
Report for duty on time and in full uniform
Ensure the safety and security of property, employees and residents.
Security Officer will communicate with the local Police Department and any other entity pursuing the same objective.
Security officers must have knowledge and be aware of the surrounding area where security officer services are being performed.
Communicate via the use of two-way radio and cell phone.
Observe and report suspicious or unusual situations to immediate supervisor and law enforcement when necessary and be proactive in identifying and reporting potential problems.
Perform periodic patrol at required areas and register patrol on electronic monitoring devices.

Requirements:
• Must have High school diploma or equivalent
• Shall be 21 years of age or older
• Must maintain physical health consistent with demands of performance
• Must have Class D Security License
• Must be able to speak and write in detailed English
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Pass a regulated drug test (where required).
• Must have clean driving record (for certain job duties)

Skills/Abilities:
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A security officer is, to be honest, alert, and well-disciplined as the custodians of employee and customer property and safety.
• Constant and dedicated vigilance.
• Strong customer service skills, exemplifying Andy Frain Services Mission Statement.
• Ability to be a hands-on, results-oriented employee, handling multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to facilitate progressive change, work as part of a team, and follow directions.

Physical Requirements:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Security Officer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow for certain ADA requirements.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Pushing/pulling/carrying lifting may include up to 50 lbs, stair climbing.
• Normal vision or corrected by the use of glasses and/or contacts for normal reading and viewing abilities.
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, stand, climb stairs, and walk as required to perform the duties associated with functioning as a security officer.

Requirements:
• Must have High school diploma or equivalent
• Shall be 21 years of age or older
• Must maintain physical health consistent with demands of performance
• Must have Class D Security License
• Must be able to speak and write in detailed English
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Pass a regulated drug test (where required).