Security Officer - Indiana (Fort Wayne)

Premier Security; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company in Fort Wayne is looking for a Security Officer to ensure effective security operations at various worksites. This role requires excellent communication skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to operate a vehicle safely. Responsibilities include monitoring premises, reporting suspicious activity, and performing essential duties as assigned. The position may involve varied hours, including weekends and the potential for outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
• Must have a valid and current Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned premises are kept safe and secure.
• Regularly monitor assigned location with attention.
• Provide detailed information to authorities as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

High initiative and reliability

Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Education

High school diploma or GED

Law enforcement, public safety, or military experience

Job description

Position Summary

Fort Wayne, United States | Posted on 10/10/2025

IndustrialSites – The Security Officer ensures efficient and professional security operations at work sites within the appointed region. This position is a working level Security Officer who actively works onsite, securing the client’s property, location and deterring suspicious activity. Security Officers will report any suspicious activity immediately to the Security Corporal on location. Perform all essential functions of a Security Officer while at appointed site.

DowntownSites – The Security Officer ensures efficient and professional security operations at worksites within the appointed region. This position is a working level Security Officer who actively works onsite, securing the client’s property, location and deterring suspicious activity. Security Officers will report any suspicious activity immediately to the Security Corporal, on duty Security Sergeant, or Regional Manager. Perform all essential functions of a Security Officer while at appointed site.

Special Events

The Security Officer ensures efficient and professional security operations at special events throughout various seasons. When working this position, the hours and shifts may be intermittent and temporary, with the possibility of moving to permanent shifts, depending on the season and the event type. Event types include, but are not limited to: Beach patrols, Golf course events, Festivals, Concerts, Professional outings, Lobby services, Sporting events, and General event security. Security Officers will report any suspicious activity immediately to the Security Corporal, on duty Security Sergeant, or Regional Manager. Perform all essential functions of a Security Officer while at appointed site.

Responsibilities

• Work to ensure the assigned premises are kept safe and secure.
• Regular walks around assigned perimeter.
• Move blocker vehicles as needed.
• Communicate effectively and regularly to team using assigned radio.
• Identify and correct inefficiencies, liabilities, and safety hazards at appointed site.
• Follow procedures for handling gates, lights, and visitor check‑ins.
• Monitor assigned location with high degree of attentiveness to surroundings at appointed site.
• Provide detailed information to authorities as needed.
• Have no use of force to protect property – Secure and Report ONLY.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Utilize the company’s current scheduling and approving her/his weekly hours for payroll.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is a must.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to other related software.
• Judgement and high level of integrity.
• High initiative and reliability.
• Ability to work in a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Safely and legally operate a motor vehicle; Must have a valid and current Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for 100% of the shift as needed.
• Must be able to quickly ascend and descend stairs and move as needed to secure premises.
• Must be able to engage quickly physically to de‑escalate or respond to security or safety threats.
• Must be able to regularly get in and out of vehicles to perform tasks including moving blocker vehicles as needed.
• Must have excellent visual and auditory acuity to see, hear, and interpret observable people, things, behavior, and speech.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Position Type and Expected Work Conditions

• Involves work assignments that vary in days of the week and time of day to relate to the 24/7 security operations of the client.
• Travel to other locations may be needed.
• Both indoors and outdoors possible, regardless of weather.
• Must be able to work 2 weekends per month.
• If Special Events Security Officer – hours will vary are based off event schedule.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Required to make any/all continued training/education classes provided by Premier Security Solutions, relevant to position.
• Law enforcement, public safety, or military experience, preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.