Security Officer

Pga-National-Resort-; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect property and guests. You will patrol grounds, inspect doors and respond to incidents to prevent theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry.

The role requires alertness, written reports, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, night shifts and weekends. Training is provided to support safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Florida State requirements for security officers.
• Two or three years of security, military or law enforcement experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; on-the-job training offered.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and grounds as assigned.
• Examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they are secure.
• Warn violators and expel individuals violating rules or acting suspiciously.
• Inspect equipment and machinery for tampering.
• Monitor for and report fire hazards or other safety risks.
• Observe departing personnel to deter theft of company property.
• Respond to emergencies by sounding alarms and contacting authorities.
• Record inspection times and incidents in logs.
• Regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at entrances.
• Promote good rapport with property owners.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including day/evening/night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Report writing

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or AA degree (desirable)

Job description

Security Officer

Accounting & General Full Time Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Reports to Security Director. Guards property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of establishment or work site.
• Examine doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Warning violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles, and expelling people engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors left unlocked.
• Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of company property.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Permits authorize people to enter property.
• Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips.
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment.
• Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic at entrance to maintain orderly flow.
• Promotes good rapport with owners.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day/evening/night shifts, weekends and holidays

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Security officers must meet Florida State requirements.
• Two or three years of previous security, military or law enforcement experience is required.
• Trade school or an A.A. in a relevant field is desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required. On the job training and career development courses are offered.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Excellent communication skills – writing; telephone and listening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands. Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is indoor and outdoor.