Emergency Response Officer

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Response Officer in Williamsburg, KY. The role covers responding to emergencies, patrolling the facility exterior, monitoring alarms, and coordinating with supervisors to ensure safety and security.

The position requires EMR certification or eligibility, a security officer license, and the ability to work in high-stress situations. Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork are essential, with reliable incident reporting and

Qualifications

• Must maintain EMR certification per state and local rules.
• Must hold or be able to obtain Security Officer licensing.
• Knowledge of security operations, procedures, and incident response.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork and professional communication under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear incident logs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency scenes including fire, medical, bomb threats, and other incidents.
• Arrive on scene, assess situation, and relay information to dispatch and supervisors.
• Perform rescue operations and fire suppression as trained.
• Contain and respond to hazardous material incidents and spills.
• Respond to medical emergencies, assess and stabilize patients if needed.
• Relay patient information and treatments to medical personnel.
• Administer first aid under established protocols at scene or vehicle.
• Perform triage during mass casualty events.
• Provide standard security duties: unlock doors, escort visitors, patrol, report irregularities.
• Prepare logs and reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

EMR certification

Security officer license

Emergency response

Teamwork

Written reports

Communication

Job description

Emergency Response Officer

Wage: $19.00/ hour

Checking in all contractors, visitors, and trucks. Patrolling outside of the facility. Monitoring alarms. Monitoring surveillance cameras. Responding to any emergency calls (non-medical), parking lot disturbances, vehicle accidents, etc. Observing for any safety hazards or suspicious activity. Answering phone calls and transferring calls to supervisors inside the plant. Drive for Life, MVR, and responding to emergencies.

Job Description

• Responds to emergency scenes including, but is not limited to, fire, medical, bomb threats, flooding, sprinkler system discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and numerous other types of incidents.


• Arrives on scene, performs scene size up, and relays information to central dispatch center and on-duty supervisor of current situation and any immediate needs.


• Performs rescue procedures to include, but is not limited to, vehicle extrication, machinery extrication, and high angle and low angle rescue.


• Performs fire suppression efforts utilizing fire apparatus, hydrants, hose stations, and portable and wheeled fire extinguishers.


• Responds to hazardous material emergencies and provides spill containment efforts for both small and large releases.


• Responds to medical emergencies, initiates patient assessment and/or stabilization, prepares and transports patients to onsite medical clinic.


• Relays patient care information to medical personnel to include, but is not limited to, patient information, medical history, vitals, and treatments.


• Administers treatment of injuries and illnesses following established medical protocols and procedures at the emergency scene or in specialized response vehicle.


• Performs triage duties during mass casualty incidents.


• Provide standard security duties to include, but is not limited to, unlocking doors, escorts to visitors, guests, and team members, patrol buildings and parking lots, and report back to central dispatch center and on-duty supervisor any irregularities.


• Prepares logs and reports as required.


• Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to meet and maintain all applicable state, county, and municipal certification requirements for EMR certification.


• Must be able to meet and maintain all applicable licensing requirements for Security Officers.


• Possess knowledge of, or the ability to learn, security operations and procedures.


• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions accurately.


• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with others.


• Maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual or stressful situations.


• Demonstrate a courteous and professional telephone manner.


• Adaptable to changes in the work environment and organizational needs.


• Ability to write clear and accurate reports and logs.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Committed to providing high-quality customer service.



• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures and social levels.

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