JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, the Security Officer provides security and protection of work site(s), personnel and assets at the assigned job site. Enforces safety measures, performs regular patrols of assigned premises, and responds to incidents based on established operational procedures.
The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the company may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.
Work Schedule: Rotational - 1 week on/1 week off (12-hour day or night shifts)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Military, law enforcement, or security experience preferred, but not required.
- Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English.
- Valid driver's license. Must have reliable transportation to/from the work site each day.
- Unarmed Security Officer License (or ability to obtain) in the state where worked is performed.
- As a condition of employment, must be able to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, drug screen, and a post-offer physical.
SKILLS/APTITUDES
- Maturity of judgement and behavior
- Ability to present self in a highly professional manner with the understanding that honesty, integrity and ethics are essential.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with all visitors, coworkers, vendors, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
- Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly.
- Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, two-way radio, etc.)
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work well alone and within a team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide customer service to the client by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Understand and successfully execute post orders including enforcement of client and company policies, rules and regulations.
- Guard property against damage, fire, theft, and illegal or unauthorized entry.
- Conduct regular and random patrols (by foot or vehicle) of buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured.
- Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and other assigned areas.
- Display courteous, respectful and professional interactions with the public and customers.
- Process visitors and produce access badges.
- Monitor traffic and parking.
- May operate and monitor CCTV equipment.
- May be asked to perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
- Effectively and coherently communicate over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
- Interview people to detect infringements and to investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalism and accidents or incidents. Report irregularities to management.
- Write Daily Activity Reports and/or Incident Reports
- May assist management and law enforcement officials in emergency situations, apprehending unauthorized persons found on the property, etc.
- Maintain high standards for work areas and appearance.
- Must comply with established dress code/uniform requirements.
- Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professionalism.
- Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety and operational procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
- Attend company/job required training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
- May perform responsibilities of a Lead Security Officer or Sergeant as requested.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
BENEFITS
Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short-term disability insurance. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee will be required to work in a confined workspace such as a security guard post or patrol vehicle for extended periods of time and exposure to work assignments consisting of twelve-hour days and able to work day or night shifts as required. The majority of the work is performed in a plant setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee’s work requires routine walking, standing, bending, pushing and/or pulling, and carrying items up to 50 lbs. Candidates will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-employment physical.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is DUS’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
