A Security Officer’s main function is to observe and report. The officer 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.
- 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
- Regulate and monitor building systems
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, weekends and holiday’s
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather
- Must Drive - different locations
- 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 CLPA 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
Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to report to work on time in all types of weather
- Must be able to work outside for extended periods of time in all types of weather, including rain, snow, extreme cold and extreme heat.
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Must drive
- Able to stand for 8+ hours
- Able to climb multiple flights of stairs
- Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma/GED
- 18 years of age
- Security Guard training and/or license (or be willing to obtain)
- Have the legal right to work in the United States
- Driver’s License- Own transportation
- State Photo Identification
- Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment screening requirements
- Fireguard license (if contractually required)
- Medical exam (if contractually required)
- Verifiable Security Experience ( between 1 year to 3 years depending on contract)
- Previous employment verification
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elmont, NY 11003
