Security Guard

Job Description

At Secure One Security Firm, thousands of people come and go through our doors each day to work, shop, eat. We’re looking for a highly competent security officer to join our team to monitor the premises and protect our valued staff, visitors, tenants, and inventory. 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.

Although you’ll be working under the direct supervision of a Secuity supervisor for your assigned shift, we will rely upon you for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, personnel, customers, tenants, visitors, and other people and property on our grounds.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with computers, and aptitude to learn new software and systems

Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems

Law enforcement experience or security experience

No felonies and able to past an extensive background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Experience level:

Under 1 year

Schedule:

6 hour shift

8 hour shift

Evening shift

Night shift

On call

Overnight shift (available)

Weekend availability a must

Ability to commute/relocate:

Charlotte, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Customer service (Preferred)

Security Guard (Preferred)

Work Location: In person, must have reliable transportation.