Security Officer - Maritime

GSSC (General Security Services Corporation); Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & PTO

Medical, Dental, STD, Life, 401k

Paid training

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

GSSC (General Security Services Corporation) is hiring a Security Officer – Maritime in Marquette, MI. This vital role involves providing security services to the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, including access control, monitoring, and inspections.

The successful candidate will enforce security policies, perform patrols, and assist visitors, requiring a high school diploma and valid driver's license. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical insurance, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must pass State & Federal background checks.
• Must have a valid driver's license with no major violations in the last 5 years.
• Must possess a TWIC card or obtain one within one month.

Responsibilities

• Perform roving foot patrol and escorts.
• Enforce security policies and procedures.
• Confirm TWIC card requirements for all persons entering property.
• Monitor CCTV and alarms.
• Perform emergency communication procedures as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Security Supervisor, the Security Officer – Maritime is a vital team member providing security services to the prestigious Duluth Seaway Port Authority. The Maritime Security Officer is responsible for performing Maritime Access Control protocol, enforcing required security policies and procedures, and performing required inspections.

Shift

Variable, including weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & PTO
• Medical, Dental, STD, Life, 401k
• Full and Part Time shifts available
• Paid training
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

EEO & Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an EOE/AA/DISABILITY/VETERANS/GENDER NEUTRAL employer. Historically underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities.

• Performs roving foot patrol and escorts, including over uneven surfaces and stairs
• Enforces all required security policies and procedures pursuant to the facility security plan
• Confirms TWIC card requirements for all persons entering property
• Identifies authorization of vehicles and people entering port property and restricted areas
• Obtains and documents required information in maintaining accurate Access Control Logs
• Provides directions and instructions to visitors, vendors and contractors
• Performs authorization and inspections as required for vendors, contractors, vehicles, baggage and containers
• Monitors CCTV and alarms
• Performs guard desk duty, monitoring entrances and exits
• Performs emergency communication procedures as required
• Follows notification and call-out protocols in Port Security incidents
• Communicates using internal phone systems and radio
• Provides vehicle escorts and traffic control functions as required
• Maintains proper key control at all times
• Communicates openly with facility management and employees
• Participates in required security drills and exercise
• Promptly processes routine paperwork
• Maintains safe driving practices and vehicle care procedures as required
• Creates a positive working environment and strong teamwork
• Ensures compliance with all GSSC policies and procedures, federal regulations, state statutes, and specifications per client contracts
• All other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• A US Citizen or Alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass State & Federal background checks
• Must have a valid driver's license with no major violations in the last 5 years
• Ability to meet and maintain applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), administrative, customer service and organizational skills
• Must successfully complete GSSC Basic Training
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking
• Ability to project a professional and positive attitude while maintaining confidentiality
• Must possess a TWIC card or obtain one within one month (paid for by GSSC)

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and or moving up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to push, pull or drag an adult to safety from hazardous situations
• Although most work is performed inside, occasional outside activities are subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time, while frequently safely entering and exiting the motor vehicle
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers

Expectations

• Schedule flexibility
• Positive, supportive, collaborative, and team player mindset
• Ensure compliance with GSSC policies and procedures
• Ensure operational compliance with federal regulations and state statutes
• Following GSSC core values