Flex/Utility Officer - Charlotte, NC

Walden Security; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Security is seeking a flexible Security Officer (Utility) to patrol industrial and commercial sites, monitor for disturbances, and enforce safety protocols. The role requires the ability to work all shifts and be available on short notice, with responsibility for reports and post inspections.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, relevant licenses, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work all schedules and shifts and on short notice.
• State Security Officer License; weapons certification and armed license if required; valid driver's license.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification may be needed.
• Standing/walking/sitting and talking/hearing; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, depth perception, color recognition.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds to deter and detect disturbances.
• Interrogate and report irregularities to supervisors.
• Maintain security by monitoring doors, windows, and gates.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies; assist management.
• Write investigation and vehicle usage reports.
• Control access and regulate traffic at plant entrances.
• Apprehend unauthorized persons using appropriate force when necessary.

Skills

Observation skills

Situational awareness

Patrol skills

Communication skills

Written reports

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Security Officer License

Job description

Must be available to work all schedules and shifts and be available to work on short notice for call-offs

Duties may include the following; other duties may be assigned by the Operations Manager or Branch General Manager:

• Trained and qualified to work multiple posts, in case of call-offs or vacations;

• Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of industrial plant or commercial establishment, docks, logging camp area, or work site;

• Patrols lobbies, corridors, and public rooms, confers with management, interviews guests and employees, and interrogates persons to detect infringements and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalisms, and accidents;

• Patrols public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment;

• Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure;

• Performs and sets thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms;

• Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips;

• Inspects assigned areas and records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff;

• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked;

• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts;

• Notifies staff of presence of persons with questionable reputations;

• Permits authorized persons and regulate vehicle/pedestrian traffic at plant entrance to maintain orderly flow.

• Drives radio equipped car to through client's establishment, check alarms and locates sources of alarm;

• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons;

• Assists management and enforcement officers in emergency situations.

• Apprehends unauthorized persons found on property, using armed force if necessary, and releases them to custody of authorities.

• Contacts supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain further instructions.

• Writes investigation and automobile usage reports.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Utility (Flex) Officers are subject to supervision from Branch/Account Managers, Post Supervisors and Field Supervisors

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be available to work all schedules and shifts and be available to work on short notice for call-offs.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Where applicable: State Security Officer License; Certification in the use of weapons, State Armed License if required; Valid Drivers' License, if in driving position; CPR/AED/First Aid Certification may be needed.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see and distinguish basic colors

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Pay Rate

$16—$18 USD

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability. EOE / AAP Employer / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.