SECURITY GUARD - UNARMED

Excelsior Defense, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Defense, Inc. is seeking an dependable Unarmed Security Officer for a demanding commercial high-rise assignment in downtown St. Petersburg.

You will maintain a visible security presence, monitor CCTV, and perform interior and exterior patrols across multiple floors while enforcing access control and safety procedures. The role requires strong communication, the ability to use electronic reporting tools, and the stamina to stay active throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold Florida Class D Security Officer license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to use smartphones, tablets, CCTV and electronic reporting systems.
• Able to walk multiple floors and stay active throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible professional security presence in the main lobby.
• Monitor CCTV and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, and access concerns.
• Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols across 16 floors and related areas.
• Secure and unlock access points according to shift schedule.
• Complete Daily Activity Reports and Incident Reports using site technology.
• Provide shift briefings and remain on post until relieved.
• Assist tenants, visitors, contractors, and garage customers professionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Active awareness

Education

Florida Class D License

Job description

Excelsior Defense, Inc. is seeking a dependable and professional Unarmed Security Officer for a demanding commercial high-rise assignment in downtown St. Petersburg.

This is not a stationary "sit-down" security position. The assigned officer must be capable of independently managing multiple responsibilities, following detailed operating procedures, maintaining strong situational awareness, and representing both Excelsior Defense and the client with professionalism at all times.

Schedule – 40 Hours Per Week

• Tuesday: 1500–2300
• Wednesday: 1500–2300
• Saturday: 1500–2300
• Sunday: 2300–0700
• Monday: 2300–0700

Primary Duties:

• Maintain a visible and professional security presence in the main lobby.
• Monitor CCTV systems and remain alert for suspicious activity, unauthorized access, safety hazards, and unusual conditions.
• Conduct detailed interior and exterior foot patrols throughout the shift.
• Patrol all 16 floors, stairwells, restrooms, designated office suites, retail areas, courtyard, alleyways, rooftop areas, and all four levels of the parking garage.
• Secure and unlock lobby doors, sliding doors, stairwell doors, tenant areas, gates, fences, and other designated access points according to the shift schedule.
• Inspect mechanical and operational areas, including generator rooms, water pumps, compressors, cooling equipment, elevator rooms, and rooftop access points.
• Complete electronic patrol scans at designated checkpoints.
• Identify and immediately report water leaks, equipment concerns, fire-panel conditions, unsecured doors, lighting issues, and other maintenance or safety deficiencies.
• Challenge suspicious or unauthorized individuals using professional communication and sound judgment.
• Address loitering, trespassing, disruptive behavior, and property-rule violations through verbal direction, de‑escalation, observation, and notification procedures.
• Contact law enforcement or emergency services when required without unnecessarily escalating the situation.
• Assist tenants, visitors, contractors, and parking-garage customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Complete accurate Daily Activity Reports and detailed Incident Reports using the assigned site technology.
• Maintain accountability for keys, radios, the site telephone, the reporting tablet, and other assigned equipment.
• Receive and document lost property using proper chain‑of‑custody procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and operationally ready security workstation.
• Provide a complete shift briefing and remain on post until properly relieved.

The assigned officer must be proactive, organized, alert, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities without constant supervision.

Requirements

• Valid Florida Class "D" Security Officer License.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use smartphones, tablets, CCTV, and electronic reporting systems.
• Ability to walk multiple floors and remain active throughout the shift.
• Prior commercial property, high‑rise, or access‑control experience preferred.

Professionalism, attendance, punctuality, and accurate reporting are absolute requirements.

Upon offer of employment, you will be required to submit a drug screening, along with a background run.