Security Officer

Company: SecurAmerica
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewSecurAmerica is a privately-held, American-owned premium contract security services company based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2018 we expanded our services with the Central Region Office, which includes Detroit and Cleveland. Our mission is to provide legendary and responsive security service solutions to our client, which provide uncompromising value, cost effectiveness and results to our clients' diverse business needs. Our business model is based on creating and delivering operational excellence to each and every customer by selecting the right people, training them to exceed our customers' requirements and providing them with a culture that is focused on 100% customer and employee satisfaction. This model has earned us the respect of the security industry, fueled robust growth in every market we have entered and resulted in high annual employee and customer retention rates that serve as industry benchmarks.Job Skills / RequirementsPOSITION SUMMARY:

This position is under the direct supervision of the Security Director/Operations Manager and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers and all visitors.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Provide a visible security presence
• Be cognizant of suspicious persons, and safety and security hazard
• Politely challenge suspicious persons, or persons in need of assistance to determine their business within buildings
• Manage, operate and respond to security and life safety equipment, including CCTV and access control systems
• Monitor elevator operations, report all issues to engineering
• Maintain daily activity log, and all other associated paperwork
• Maintain and account for all keys and access cards, issue to vendors and contractors as needed
• Ensure fire safety, including lane in front of assigned building remains clear (where/when applicable)ROVER DUTIES:
  • Perform interionr/exterior security patrols, via foot (up to 18 floors), protecting property from theft, fire and water leaks; submitting written reports
  • Provide any needed assistance to customers, employees and visitors with the department's procedures. This assistance may come in the form of lifting or carrying incapacitated or injured persons, assisting with building evacuations, promptly investigating water leak as well as fires
  • Enforce building security procedures, including parking regulations
  • Use automated patrol software system to document building patrol
  • Respond to alarms, emergency situations and other calls for assistance
  • You may also be asked to perform other related duties as assigned by a Site Supervisor, Lead Officer, Security Manager or Operations Manager.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Required High School diploma/GED
    • Required State of Michigan driver's license (no more than one moving violation in past 24-months)
    • Required minimum one year Customer Service/Security experience
    • Preferred Military/Law Enforcement background
    • Preferred working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment, and enforcement proceduresGENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • U.S.A. Citizen, or valid work authorization
    • Ability to pass Drug and Background screening
    • Pass annual driver's test and MVR review
    • Certified and/or complete First Aid/CPR/AED trainingWORKING CONDITIONS (Plant/Mobil/Outside):
      
      Work may be performed either in a building or if scheduled outside patrol then detail is primarily outside with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations.
      
      Physical Requirements
      • Ability to walk, speak, sit, smell and stand
      • Correctable hearing and sight to normal limits
      • Ability to grasp writing instruments, tools, controls, radio, cell phone, and other equipment
      • Occasional lifting of office supplies and other materials associated with position
      • Requirements will vary; must be able to perform the essential duties of positionEducation Requirements (Any)High School Diploma or EquivalentAdditional Information / BenefitsSecurAmerica LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, color, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical handicap, or any other status protected by federal or state law.Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Special Incentive Plans, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonus Program--Pay Rate $13.50-$16.50 per hour

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