Bilingual Port Everglades Security Officer

Security Management Innovations, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security industry is seeking a Bilingual Port Everglades Security Officer to join their team in Fort Lauderdale. This role is essential for maintaining the safety and security of facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring, patrolling, reporting incidents, and interacting professionally with clients and guests. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage various situations calmly. The company values initiative and integrity, offering an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and obtain required guard license.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Able to handle crisis situations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality security services to protect people and property.
• Report safety concerns and unusual circumstances.
• Patrol facility on foot or vehicle.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bilingual Port Everglades Security Officer

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Security Management Innovations, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr

Supervisor and Security Guards

Flexibility is a must.

TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

This position is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Our Critical Facility Officers allow us to accomplish our company’s core purpose which is “to service, secure, and care for the people and businesses in our communities.” Critical Facility Security Officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; they detect and report suspicious, unsafe, or criminal acts at or near their assigned posts which may be a threat to the property, clients, guests, or employees at the site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Preserves orders and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Monitors closed circuit television systems and alarms, reports safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders.
• Meets and continues to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.
• Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
• Answer questions and assist guests and employees; Answer phones or greet guests/ employees in a professional, welcoming manner.
• Patrols the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to obtain a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying, maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the License at all times while on duty. We provide free training for any hires who do not possess a card/license.
• Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines.
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently.
• Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion. Must have proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully interact at all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner, including with clients.
• Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative wireless technology at client-specific sites.
• Highly organized and ability to follow procedures concisely and consistently; high level of compliance and unwavering integrity to oversee and ensure policies are enforced in a self-directed environment.
• Must be able to frequently prepare reports and read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements And Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use both hands, is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, talk, and hear (communicate verbally in person and via regular telephone equipment), and must be able to read computer screens, correspondence and reports in English.
• The employee must constantly walk, stand, reach with both hands and arms, and must be able to drive a vehicle. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. May be required to climb stairs on an intermittent basis at client sites.
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, and view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination.
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat.
• Must be able to focus and multi-task in a busy environment, with the ability to successfully handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Includes being able to effectively manage multiple employees with diverse personalities and engage them to perform at optimum levels.
• Remain flexible to ever-changing environments; adapt well to different situations.
• Must be able to clearly speak, read, and write English.
  
  

We are waiting for you!

Job Type: Full-time.

Pay for Security Guard: $16.50 per hour.

Pay for Supervisor: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
  
  

Experience Level

• Minimum 6 months as a Guard
• Minimum of 2 years as a supervisor
  
  

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Fort Lauderdale, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
  
  

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required).
  
  

License/Certification

• D license (Required).
• TWIC Card (Required).
• Driver's License (Required).
  
  

Shift Availability

• Night Shift (Required).
• Overnight Shift (Required).
• Evening Shift (Required)
  
  

Ability To Commute

• Fort Lauderdale, FL (Required).
  
  

Work Location: In person.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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