Security Officer (Commercial, Cleared)

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc. seeks a Secret-Cleared security professional to observe and report activities at a high-profile client site, ensuring the safety of people and property.

You will manage access control, conduct periodic patrols, inspect protection devices and fire safety systems, and enforce site regulations for personnel, visitors, and premises. The role requires the ability to respond to emergencies and document activities for client records.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship preferred
• Secret Government clearance required
• Ability to acquire and maintain any other specific, special clearances/access requirements
• Must meet state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers

Responsibilities

• Controls access to the client site and screens visitors to expedite entry
• Patrols the site on foot or vehicle and checks for hazards
• Operates gate, CCTV and remote entrances, and directs disturbances off-site
• Prepares logs and reports and enters information in a computer
• Responds to incidents and coordinates with client and authorities as appropriate

Skills

Security operations

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Related experience preferred

Job description

Job Summary

This Secret-Cleared security position observes and reports activities and incidents at the assigned high-profile client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Core duties include access control, periodic tours to check for irregularities, inspection of protection devices and fire control equipment, preservation of order, and enforcement of regulations and directives for the site regarding personnel, visitors, and premises.

Job Summary

This Secret-Cleared security position observes and reports activities and incidents at the assigned high-profile client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Core duties include access control, periodic tours to check for irregularities, inspection of protection devices and fire control equipment, preservation of order, and enforcement of regulations and directives for the site regarding personnel, visitors, and premises.

Essential Functions

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties, or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties, or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner and are to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Core Duties Include

• Controls access to the client site or facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees efficiently to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
• Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful, and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department.
• Communicates in a manner that is open, honest, and responsive in all situations; provides information to the extent authorized regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed-circuit television; operates remote access devices; calmly directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage; and provides direction or information to others.
• Prepares logs or reports as required for site; writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel, or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the site.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for the site, by the company, and/or through training or certification.
• Acts to ensure that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standards; identifies client products or materials among items carried by client employees or visitors.
• Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.

Minimum Qualifications At Entry

Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference depending upon the nature of the position

Basic Qualifications

• United States citizenship preferred
• Secret Government clearance required
• Ability to acquire and maintain any other specific, special clearances/access requirements.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Related experience preferred

Background Prerequisites

Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements

Competencies (as Demonstrated Through Experience, Training, And/or Testing)

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet certification requirements for Basic Life Support, CPR/AED and First Aid
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
• Ability to see, hears, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients. Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Basic skills in keyboarding, computer usage, and operating controls.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands)

With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation, Requires The Physical And Mental Capacity To Perform Effectively All Essential Functions. In Addition To Other Demands, The Demands Of The Job Include

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for up to 8 hours per day and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties. Vehicles are to include but not limited to: cars, trucks, electric carts, and bicycles.
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful physical activity.
• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.

A Word about EEO,