Security Officer: Patrols, Access Control & Emergency Response

Alcosan; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ALCOSAN is seeking a Security Guard to protect facilities and assets across Allegheny County. The role involves access control, patrols, visitor screening, incident reporting, and responding to alarms.

The position requires a high school diploma (GED acceptable), at least one year of security or related experience, and a valid driver's license. CPR/First Aid/OC spray certifications and Act 235 preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• At least one year of security, law enforcement or military experience.
• Criminal Justice degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical security presence at assigned post.
• Enforces access control procedures.
• Performs visitor reception duties including identification checks and visitor credentialing verification.
• Performs scheduled patrols and building security checks to identify safety hazards, security concerns and unauthorized activity.
• Completes security inspections and lock up procedures.
• Responds to alarm notifications and investigates disturbances.
• Maintains adherence to visitor management, visitor screening, and facility access procedures.
• Documents daily activities and irregularities. Initiates Incident reports as needed.
• Conducts weekly tests of the emergency evacuation alarm system.
• Provides transportation, as needed.
• Traffic control.
• Serves as a first responder to security incidents, emergencies and safety related situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Security rounds

Incident documentation

Surveillance monitoring

De-escalation

Confidentiality

Education

High School/GED

Criminal Justice degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

ALCOSAN is seeking a Security Guard to protect facilities and assets across Allegheny County. The role involves access control, patrols, visitor screening, incident reporting, and responding to alarms.

The position requires a high school diploma (GED acceptable), at least one year of security or related experience, and a valid driver's license. CPR/First Aid/OC spray certifications and Act 235 preferred.