Security Guard - Unarmed

Arcosa; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcosa Marine is looking for a Security Officer in Ashland City, TN. This role involves monitoring property security, investigating incidents, and acting as a liaison between employees and visitors. Ideal candidates will have a high school education and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Security Officer is required.
• Ability to obtain a Non Commission Security Officer License.
• Knowledge of security operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security patrols and monitor property.
• Investigate incidents and mitigate escalated situations.
• Control access to the premises and enforce policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Documentation

Education

High school education (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Arcosa Marine is searching for a Security Officer in our Ashland City, TN barge plant. As a Security Officer, you will play a key role by providing security for our employees and property. The Security Officer conducts regular monitoring of our property, as well as serve as the first point of contact for visitors entering the building or property, which may vary from location to location. This individual also assists with investigating on-site incidents, preventing theft, and calmly mitigating escalated situations. Additionally, the Security Officer acts as a liaison between customers, visitors and employees, as well as prepares documentation necessary to support the security administration program.

Arcosa’s Inland Barge Group is comprised of Arcosa Marine Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of barges used to transport cargo on U.S. inland waterways. Arcosa Marine Products manufactures dry cargo barges, including flat-deck and hopper barges, that are used to transport a variety of products including grain, coal, and aggregates. Arcosa Marine Products also manufactures tank barges that carry petroleum, fertilizer, ethanol, chemicals, and other liquid cargoes. It is the largest U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass hopper barge covers used primarily on grain barges. Additionally, Arcosa Marine Products provides a full line of deck hardware to the marine industry, including hatches, castings, and winches for towboats and dock facilities.

What you will do:

• Perform security patrols by company vehicle and/or on foot, depending on location.
• Monitor property and report any unlawful activity.
• Prevent the theft or misappropriation of any goods, money or other items of value.
• Protect individuals or property, including but not limited to proprietary information, from harm or misappropriation.
• Control access to the premises.
• Investigate and take the appropriate action as authorized on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire.
• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense.
• Enforce Trinity Industries policies and procedures.
• Provide any needed assistance to customers, employees or visitors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Site Lead.
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation pertaining to incidents, and other security officer administration.

What you will need:

• High school education (or equivalent) required.
• Ability to obtain Non Commission Security Officer License.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Security Officer.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate documentation.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface effectively with individuals of all levels.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Prior knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work shift work required; days, swing, nights, weekends and holidays year-round.
• Prior experience and enforcement of procedures and policies preferred.

Other position requirements:

• Ability to work year-round, inside and outside of buildings, with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis.
• Ability to work on various surfaces and environmental terrain including but not limited to tile, wood, concrete, asphalt, grass, curbs, uneven gravel and dirt; uneven ground surfaces.
• Ability to maneuver safely up and down flights of stairs multiple times during a shift.
• Ability to lift, carry or push weight in the following range: 5 to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with high levels of noise, dust, dirt, heavy equipment and manufacturing machinery such as: cranes, forklifts, presses, grinders, steel plates, welding equipment, etc.
• Ability to work flexible shift, alone throughout shift, and including nights.

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