Part Time Flex Officer - Columbia, SC

Waldensecurity; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Family Scholarship

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Scheduling

Promote From Within

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Walden Security is hiring a Utility (Flex) Officer in Charleston to patrol facilities, monitor access, and enforce safety standards across client sites. You will conduct inspections, document findings, and coordinate responses with management.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, relevant licenses/certifications, and the ability to stand, walk, and respond to incidents. Training and advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• State Security Officer License where applicable; weapons certification if required.
• Valid Driver's License for driving positions; CPR/AED/First Aid may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds of industrial plants or commercial sites; docks and work sites.
• Patrol lobbies, corridors and public rooms; interview guests and employees, detect disturbances.
• Inspect doors, windows, gates; ensure security and safety; monitor alarms.
• Maintain and set thermostatic controls; record inspection trips at watch stations.
• Prepare incident reports and logs; report irregularities to supervisory staff.
• Enforce rules, deter loitering and unauthorized access; respond to emergencies.
• Direct traffic at plant entrances; coordinate with management and law enforcement as needed.
• Assist in emergencies and call authorities when required.
• Lift and move items up to 25 pounds as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Security Officer License

Certification in the use of weapons

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

What You Will Do

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.

• 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

Same Day Offers:

interview with the hiring team and receive an offer to join us the same day!

• Extensive Training:Our initial training paves the way for you to earn your Security Officer Certification. Walden Security has been recognized by Training Magazine as a Top 100 Award Winner which is awarded to companies with the most successful learning and development programs in the world!
• Unbelievable PERKS!: Save on phone, vacation, auto, retailers and more!
• Tuition Reimbursement:we believe in the professional development of our team members and provide annual reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee Family Scholarship: To date, Walden Security has awarded more than $300,000 in Employee Family Scholarships!
• Paid Time Off:offered to employees that average at least 32 hours per week
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance:multiple plan options for you and your dependents
• Health Savings Account:pay for health care more easily
• Voluntary Life Insurance:affordable plans available
• 401K:prepare for your retirement
• Employee Assistance Program:we offer free, confidential assistance for many of your life’s needs
• Employee Recognition Programs:we believe in celebrating the “wins” with our Walden Security team. We reward the hard work and dedication of our employees through Tenure Recognition, On-The-Spot Bonuses, Officer of the Month and Officer of the Year recognitions which include awards and bonuses
• Culture of Caring:Walden Security supports many charitable organizations
• Award Winning Company:Walden Security has earned significant recognition for our better working environment for our officers, better service to our customers and a dedication to quality performance standards.
• Promote From Within Philosophy:Walden Security offers growth opportunities for our team members who are Setting the Standard by Setting the Example®
• Flexible Schedules: We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available includingFirst, Second, Third and Weekend Shifts
• Competitive Pay!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Rate

$16 — $16 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.