Armed Security Officer

Save A Lot Grocery; Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Armed Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of its premises. This full-time role involves patrolling the property, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a vigilant presence to deter crime. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and prior security experience. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is essential. Join a dynamic team committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors and team members.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of law enforcement/security guard experience required.
• Must have PA Act 235 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of premises and personnel.
• Provide extraordinary customer service to team members and visitors.
• Patrol property and stay visible at all times.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Judgment and Decision Making

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Title: Security Officer

Classification: Non-Exempt

Full Time and Part time positions available. Must have PA Act 235 Certification.

Min 2 yr law enforcement / security guard experience

Shift 12:30pm - 8:30pm

Position Summary

The Security Officer's responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of our premises, assets, team members, and visitors. Walking the premises, investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing company policies. Deter crime by remaining alert, vigilant, and highly visible. Must possess good people skills and provide extraordinary Customer Service. Security Officer must be able to evaluate situations successfully. Security Officer is always to remain calm, manage themselves professionally, and with high integrity under any circumstance.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide security to the business as well as its occupants. Team members, customers, and vendors. Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property and staying visible at all times.
• Provide Extraordinary Customer Service to team members and visitors. Greeting and smiling all the time
• Be vigilant and alert. Identify possible exposure to the security of everyone in the business such as fights and any other disturbances.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers where applicable.
• Writing activity and incident reports as needed by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Contacting local authorities when needed. Maintain a Professional relationship and Communication with Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, and emergency medical personnel.
• Contribute and assist the Asset Protection team efforts in preventing theft and losses to control shrink.
• Assist the Asset Protection teams as needed in the execution of shoplifting arrest, and or any crimes committed against the company.

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Remain in compliance with local, state, federal, and BSIS regulations for Proprietary Private Security.
• Respond to emergencies and provide necessary assistance to Team Members and/or visitors
• Firewatch patrol as necessary.
• Inspect perimeter doors to ensure locks are in place and working properly at the end of day prior to clocking out.

Knowledge And Skills

• Promoting a positive, welcoming, and safe atmosphere within the stores and properties.
• Adaptable to changes, multitask, and maintain professionalism under any circumstances.
• Knowledge of the BSIS Power to Arrest training manual preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively to diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to learn security training provided and guard orders
• Ability to have good judgment and make fast decisions.
• Attention to detail

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent
• Prior Security Guard Experience preferable
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• License preferred
• Keep all Licensing up to date
• Must have Act 235

Physical Demands

• May also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time
• Requires prolonged standing
• This position requires travel between locations in the district based on business needs, multi-store location position must be open to travel
• Typical physical demands or activities include climbing, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking and at times using reasonable physical contact in order to execute an arrest within the company guidelines and law

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• This is non-exempt level position; schedule would be based on business necessity and coordinated through the reporting Security District Manager
• Available to a flexible schedule based on business needs
• Open to work Nights, Weekends, and Holidays

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees may perform other duties as directed. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company goals and objectives.