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Security Officer Job Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, protects property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference.  Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and  to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.  Preserves order and may enforce regulations pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.

Essential Functions

•  The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job.  Specific duties or tasks may vary by     position, and may be documented separately.  An associate holding this job may or may not be required to perform all functions listed.  Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

•  All assigned duties or tasks will be deemed to be part of the essential functions of the job, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated  to the functions listed, in which case they may be deemed to be other (non essential) functions.

•  An associate holding this job will be held accountable for job performance.  Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.

•  In performing functions, duties or tasks, associates are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.  An associate is required to notify his or her immediate supervisor upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.

•  All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures.

1.      Controls access to client facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility.

2.      Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department.

3.      Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the facility and surrounding area as requested by visitors.

4.      Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.

5.      Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.

6.      Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage and provides direction or information to others.

7.      Prepares logs or reports as required for post; writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.

8.      Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the post.

9.      Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flood, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, and other incidents following procedures established for post, by the company, or through training or certification.

10.  Assures that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standards; identifies client products or materials among items carried by client employees or visitors.

11.  Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post.