Security Officer I

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Security Officer I to guard and monitor premises, ensuring safety and security. The role involves patrolling, responding to alarms, and maintaining detailed reports. Ideal candidates should be high school graduates with some experience and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• 6 months to 1-year experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office, e-mail, and internet preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion.
• Monitors entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
• Writes reports on daily activities and irregularities.

Skills

Patrolling

Monitoring

Report Writing

Emergency Response

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Internet

Job description

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Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Do you want to gain valuable work experience? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you! At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration. We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.

POSITION SUMMARY Guards, patrols, or monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Patrols industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensures security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Checks all vehicles and donation center doors, lift gates and roll-up doors to determine they are locked and secured.
• Notifies management immediately if any illegal activity is conducted during business hours.
• Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property to management immediately.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned or directed.
  
  
  

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Experience 6 months to 1 year experience preferred.

Computer Skills Knowledge of MS Office, e-mail and internet preferred.

Certificates & Licenses Guard Card issued by State of California and Valid Driver’s License. Proof of Insurance and Driving record Acceptable by Goodwill’s Insurance Company.

Schedule 5 days per week, which may include weekends and evenings.

Amount of Travel Required 50% to 75%

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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