Unarmed Security Officer

Job Description

Physical and Mental Functions:

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Qualifications

Qualified applicants for theSecurity Officerposition will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 21 years of age
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills.
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Valid guard card/license, as required in the state for which you are applying.
• As a condition of employment, the employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test and may be required to pass a Driver’s Record check.
• As a condition of continued employment, the employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Remain flexible to ever-changing environments; adapt well to different situations.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard;
• Neat and professional appearance
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones.
• Must be able to handle the pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment).

Additional Information

For all full-time positions, we offer medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401K, an anniversary bonus, and an on-the-spot recognition program. We promote from within our company!  You can be promoted and become one of Pritchard Global Security’s many success stories.

We proudly support the Veteran Jobs Mission, a company that have committed to collectively hiring a total of one hundred military veteran EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Pritchard Global Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.