Job Summary:
Provide security detail as outlined in the post orders and establish working relationships with customers, local law enforcement and fire departments. Security personnel will always perform job duties with a constant awareness of surroundings, making note of any and all activity that takes place in the assigned area. Security Officers must maintain a professional image and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times.
Basic Functions:
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and inspecting building, equipment. Also monitor access control of all visitors and vehicles.
- Protect property from theft, defacement, embezzlement, sabotage, fire and accidents
- Complete daily activity reports, incident reports, and other mandated reports per post orders
- Investigate and respond to alarms, emergency codes, and security related incidents
- Processing trucks in and out successfully
- Follow and enforce safety codes, regulations and procedures
- Moderate physical activity including standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
- Patrol assigned areas to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned
- Control of entrances and movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
- Patrol of buildings and perimeters.
- Escort of material and personnel.
- Inspection of security and fire exposures.
- Special assignments, as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Duties may vary depending on department size, organizational structure, geographic location and post assignments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow certain ADA requirements. Overall general function of officers is to provide security detail as described below (Note: duties may vary depending on post orders):
- Be on time and report to post in proper uniform.
- Maintain professional image that includes greeting customers, visitors and employees in a polite, respectful, and friendly manner.
- Be proactive in knowing all revisions to post orders and general information distributed by the customer and AFS.
- Patrol physical property or maintain fixed post position, being diligent to report any suspicious activity and investigate accidents and criminal acts.
- Monitor cameras or equipment in a continuous fashion as outlined in the post orders.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all emergency policies, procedures and regulations to be able to respond to alarms, incidents and emergency situations correctly.
- Complete Daily Activity Reports, Log Book entries, Incident Reports and all relevant reports related to job assignment.
- Make recommendations to management on better safety and loss prevention processes as identified during daily routine.
- Have knowledge of any life safety systems, fire panels, CCTV system computer, and other such equipment to complete job assignments.
- Ensure continuous and safe operation of all elevators and access doors. Know authorized contractor personnel who are responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
- Ensure training and compliance guidelines are met as outlined by AFS and other agencies regulating the customer / market.
- Communicate on a daily basis with Security Supervisor any new Security Issues or changes that need to be considered or implemented.
Minimum Qualifications:
The following are the minimum qualifications that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size and/or geographic location.
- High School Diploma and/or equivalent (GED).
- Minimum 3 – 6 months prior experience in loss prevention, life safety, CCTV systems or access computer systems.
- Level III State Guard license is required.
- Pass a regulated drug test (where required).
- Must have approved 9mm firearm (No compact firearms)- Sig Sauer P320, Springfield XD, Smith & Wesson M&P, Glock
Skills/Abilities:
- A security officer is to be honest, alert and well disciplined as the custodians of employee and customer property and safety.
- Constant and dedicated vigilance.
- Strong customer service skills, exemplifying Andy Frain Services Mission Statement.
- Ability to be a hands-on, results oriented employee, handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to facilitate progressive change, work as part of a team and follow directions.
- Work with a sense of urgency.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
Physical Requirements:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Security Officer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow for certain ADA requirements.
- Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
- Pushing/pulling/carrying lifting may include up to 50 lbs., stair climbing.
- Normal vision or corrected by use of glasses and/or contacts for normal reading and viewing abilities.
- Ability to twist, turn, bend, stand, climb stairs and walk as required to perform the duties associated with functioning as a security officer.
This description portrays in general terms the type and level(s) of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor the specific duties of any one incumbent. Andy Frain Services reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in the position description, in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion. Duties other than those expressly specified may be assigned from time to time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Houston, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Armed Security: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Commissioned Security Officer License (Level III) (Required)
Work Location: In person