Job Description
We’re looking for a highly competent security officer to join our school staff to monitor the premises and protect our valued students and staff. Our ideal candidate will have prior experience as a security officer or guard, as well as training in self-defense and first aid. He or she will have a sharp eye with quick reaction time in the detection of any suspicious or criminal behavior, and prevention of theft or vandalism.
Objectives of this Role
- Ensure a safe environment through a team effort of diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control
- Be visible and observant at all times, greeting staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner
- Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately
- Maintain the company’s reputation with professionalism and legal compliance
- Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Patrol property on foot, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and fence perimeter are secure in all weather conditions
- Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorized by the corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents
- Control and monitor surveillance equipment, and perform building and equipment inspections
- Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry,restraining trespassers, and direct heavy traffic during start and end of business hours
- Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
- Secure all doors, windows, and exits, depending on shift
Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Registered security officer
- Proven experience as security officer
- Helpful, courteous attitude
- Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense
- MMPI - Psychological testing, if armed or otherwise required
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with computers, and aptitude to learn new software and systems
- Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems
- Law enforcement experience
- Carry permit or eligiblity