Security Area Specialist (Part-Time)

FirstService Residential; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Security Area Specialist in West Palm Beach, FL. You will lead security operations across assigned properties, ensure safety, security/control procedures, and high-quality resident service.

The role requires strong communication, time management, and multi-tasking. Part-time schedule with on-call duties; competitive hourly compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Florida Security License 'D'.
• 2–3 years hospitality security experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Multilingual abilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coverage during vacations, sick time, and last-minute shifts.
• Region assignment and adherence to property policies.
• Maintain transport and mobile communication readiness.
• Wear company-approved attire and display ID badges.
• Keep work area clean and report safety issues promptly.
• Check Fire Alarm panel and report abnormalities.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate with the Director of Security.
• On-call 24/7 for emergencies and call-outs; weekends/holidays included.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service skills

Multilingual abilities

Time management

Leadership under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Valid Florida Security License 'D'

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Overview

The Security Area Specialist must possess strong leadership, communication, and time management skills. Detail oriented and able to multi-task. Responsible for quality, consistency, safety and overallcustomer service presentation to residents and guests. Maintains excellent knowledge of emergencyresponse and access control procedures, electronic security control systems and logs, records, and formsof each building in span of control.

Your Responsibilities

• Assists in vacation, sick time, leave of absence, and last-minute shift assistance coverage.
• Assigned to a specific region.
• Adheres to company policy in all assigned Properties.
• Needs to have reliable forms of transportation and mobile communication.
• While on duty must be in Company approved attire and/or uniform, and follow the Company dress code and policy, and have identification badges always displayed.
• When on assignment, keeps work area clean.
• All safety procedures must always be adhered to. Any safety issues must be brought to the attention of the Property Manager immediately.
• Responsible for checking the Fire Alarm panel to ensure that it is in normal Status.
• Reports any indicated troubles in writing to the Property Manager immediately.
• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., Evacuations, medical emergencies, and natural disasters)
• Maintains awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
• Patrol property as required and report all issues of concern.
• Utilize radio communications IAW property guideline.
• Prepare and review written documents. (e.g., daily logs, inspections, reports)
• Exchange information with other employees using two-way radio or control base radio.
• Responds to emergency situations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reports all complaints/issues to The Director of Operations.
• On call 24/7 for emergencies and call outs assigned by Director of Security. Including, but not limited to weekends and Holidays.
• May be assigned other duties, responsibilities as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Valid Florida Security License “D”
• Two (2) to three (3) years of hospitality security experience is preferred.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Multiple language fluency is desirable.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 – 50 lbs.
• Work in an upright standing or sitting position for long periods of time.
• Handle, finger, grasp and lift objects and packages.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word.
• Ability to navigate the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions.
• Complete all required forms.
• Possess knowledge of multi-building operations.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends based on project requirements.
• Driving is required.

Schedule: Varies, depending upon business or property needs.

What We Offer

As a part-time non-exempt associate, you will be eligible for full supplemental benefits to include dental and vision. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$20.00 per hour

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time. #INDHR

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