Job Description
A Security Officer main function is to observe and report. The guard maintains a safe and secure environment for clients and employees. They detect suspicious activity, monitor the premises, and report all incidents in a timely fashion.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
- Prevent damage or injury by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; deter trespassers.
- Respond to alarms or calls of distress.
- Complies with all Post Orders for site.
- Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documentation.
- Use radios and/or cell phones to stay in contact with Security personnel.
- Call for Police assistance if necessary.
- Shares knowledge of site responsibilities with new employees.
- Regulate and monitor building systems.
- Operate screening machinery including X-ray machines, magnetometers, and wands.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.
- Must be able to follow detailed procedures.
- Must have strong Customer Service skills.
- Strong surveillance skills.
- Must be dependable.
- Must project a professional image and maintain MG Security Services uniform standards.
- Strong integrity, ethics, and emotional control.
Competencies
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills combined with sound judgment.
- Organized with an attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and willing to learn new skill sets.
- Ability to take initiative and work within a team structure as well as independently.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Flexible hours, All shifts,