Security Officer

POSITION OBJECTIVE Reports to Security Director. Guards property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of establishment or work site. Examine doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure. Warning violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles, and expelling people engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.

Inspect equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred. Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors left unlocked. Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of company property. Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

Permits authorize people to enter property. Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips. Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment. Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic at entrance to maintain orderly flow. Promotes good rapport with owners.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day/evening/night shifts, weekends and holidays EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Security officers must meet Florida State requirements. Two or three years of previous security, military or law enforcement experience is required. Trade school or an A.A. in a relevant field is desired.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. On the job training and career development courses are offered.

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Excellent communication skills – writing; telephone and listening. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.

Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations. Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. Sufficient manual dexterity in hands.

Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is indoor and outdoor.