Assistant Security Officer

Gemological Institute of America; Surat; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee physical security operations, emergency response preparedness, and EHS compliance across our facility. The role involves patrols, visitor assistance, incident reporting, and maintaining emergency procedures to safeguard personnel and assets.

The incumbent will maintain knowledge of the site emergency response plan, perform first-aid when needed, and ensure adherence to safety guidelines and company policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment, policies and procedures to safeguard people, data and property.
• Relevant knowhow of electronic security systems and exposure in responding to emergency situations.
• Experience in handling and resolving emergency incidents.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conducts periodic walking patrols of the facility/premises and designated parking lot(s)
• Follows all security procedures and uniform/plain clothes assignments
• Assists or escorts visitors, vendors or clients within facility/premises
• Monitors and reports discrepancies from surveillance equipment
• Maintains safety and security related equipment, procedures and facilities
• Maintains knowledge of site emergency response plan and implements it during emergencies
• Provide first-aid assistance to staff & visitors
• Reports all abnormalities, incidents related to environment, health & safety promptly

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Active Listening

Customer service orientation

Alertness and attentiveness

Time management and co-ordination

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Ensure effective safety, security and emergency response by referring given procedures and directions by superiors and by reporting all abnormalities to all concern taking adequate immediate actions.

Physical Security Operations - 40%

• Conducts periodic walking patrols of the facility/premises and designated parking lot(s) as directed by superiors and reports discrepancies.
• Follows all security procedures as directed and complies with all uniform and plain clothes assignments related to the job.
• Assists or escorts, visitors, vendors or clients to/within facility/premises as needed
• Assists or escorts, housekeeping cleaners for trash handling and storage.
• Monitors and reports any discrepancies of activity viewed on surveillance equipment as needed.
• Maintains safety and security related equipment, procedures and facilities

Emergency Response Preparedness - 30%

• Maintain thorough knowledge of ‘site emergency response plan’ (GIA and TC-Building) and implement it during emergency situations and mock-drills to ensure life-safety & protection of assets
• Quick & prompt response in all emergency situations (in accordance to SOPs)
• Prompt first-aid assistance to staff & visitors.
• Successfully complete all scheduled safety & first-aid training program.
• Follows and implements all guidelines received from RJC.

EHS - 30%

• Reports all abnormalities, incidents in respect of environment, health & safety promptly and takes immediate actions as per SOP and/or as directed by superiors.
• Follows all safety & health procedures as directed and complies with all assignments related to the job.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to safeguard people, data and property
• Relevant knowhow of electronic security systems and exposure in responding to emergency situations.
• Experience in handling and resolving emergency incidents
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication (English preferred)
• Active Listening
• Customer service orientation
• Alertness and attentiveness
• Person with high energy levels and initiative
• Time management and co-ordination skills.

Ability

• Responsible and trustworthy
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.

Why Work at GIA?

Working at GIA means you can express your passion for gemstones and make a difference. GIA employs more than 3,000 people around the world. Some are educators who are committed to teaching. The rest are highly skilled professionals representing almost every aspect of the business world. This diverse and highly talented group works as a team to fulfill the Institute's mission to protect the public by setting and maintaining universal standards for gemstone evaluation.

Couldn’t find what you are looking for?

We welcome you to explore your career path in GIA!

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Applicants and new hires are subject to background checks as per the company policy, this will include reference checks, address, education verification, police verification and work history verification.

Equal Opportunity

• GIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran’s status.
• Please review our current available positions. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive daily, we regret that we cannot personally contact every applicant. Candidates whose experience closely matches our qualification requirements will be contacted by GIA's Human Resources department and invited for an interview.

Thank you for your interest.