Security Patrol Guard

signal-careers; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Security is seeking a Nighttime Security Patrol Officer in Tuscaloosa, AL to visit multiple client locations each night. This roving role requires independence, punctuality, and professional interactions with people during disturbances. Shift is 10:00 p.m.

to 3:00 a.m., seven days a week, with ideal candidates available five to six nights per week. Starting pay is $15 per hour, with raises after 90 days and quarterly thereafter.

Qualifications

• Visioning and planning daily patrol responsibilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow post orders and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mobile and foot patrols at client sites.
• Write clear incident reports and communicate promptly.
• Maintain professional interactions with residents and customers.
• Operate patrol vehicle and ensure vehicle cleanliness and fueling.
• Follow post orders and schedule with on-time arrivals.
• Deescalate disturbances calmly and professionally.

Skills

Visioning

Strategic Planning

Financial Acumen

Team Development

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nighttime Security Patrol Officer

Signal Security is hiring a nighttime security patrol officer to visit multiple client locations each night. This is a roving position for someone who can work independently, stay on schedule, and handle interactions with people who may be causing a disturbance in a calm, professional manner.

Schedule: 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., seven days a week. The ideal candidate is available to work five to six nights per week.

Starting pay: $15 per hour. Performance-based raises are available after 90 days and quarterly thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Drive between assigned locations and complete scheduled patrols.

• Observe and report security concerns, disturbances, and unusual activity.

• Interact professionally with residents, customers, and others encountered on patrol.

• Write clear, detailed reports and promptly communicate incidents.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

• Current security guard license or ability to obtain one.

• Reliable transportation to and from work.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage a route responsibly.

• Good judgment and communication skills when addressing disturbances.

Position Summary

A Signal Patrol Guard will conduct patrols, (foot and vehicle) for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety.All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.

Soft Skills

• Visioning: Understanding the big picture and requirements necessary to deliver services that reflect company values, goals, and purpose. Can you exhibit our core values, creating peace of mind for our clients?
• Strategic Planning: Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of daily patrol responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you effectively complete a route in the allotted time?
• Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you manage your time on property which equates with meeting the company benchmark?
• Team Development: Communicate with Clients, team members and management effectively and in a timely manner, receiving and relaying feedback and executing follow up as needed. Can you work cohesively with a team, delivering on key objectives?
• Project Management: Complete understanding and execution of daily tasks and efficiently delivering services that meet the needs of the business.Can you complete your daily assigned tasks and communicate maintenance needs of company assets?

Responsibilities

• Will conduct and deliver various mobile security services while operating company patrol vehiclethat reflect the company’s values, expectations, and consistent service in alignment with site specific instructions/post orders.
• Will write detailed and accurate reports utilizing company technology and web or app-based software during each shift that align with site instruction/post orders.
• The Ability to consistently arrive on time for shifts, clock in and out, meet time commitments, follow instruction, follow dress code and appearance standards and expectations
• Interacting with internal and external customers on site cultivating a customer service relationship striving to provide peace of mind.
• Consistently communicates with the Advanced Patrol Guard and or the Branch Patrol Supervisor to promptly report any customer or property related information and concerns.
• Will be assigned a vehicle that guard is responsible for during their shift to include fueling, washing, interior cleanliness, and inspecting.
• Responsible for the care of any Signal equipment assigned during shift including radios, access keys/cards, uniforms, and devices, etc.
• Manage daily activities while meeting key benchmarks and expectations set by the Branch Patrol Supervisor such as reporting standards and service quality.
• Consistently deescalate issues through communication in a professional and prompt manner.
• Communicate with the Branch Patrol Supervisor to receive and disseminate information through Branch Supervisor Daily Scrum, such as the client needs, route changes, and post order updates to ensure operational excellence and efficiency.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Pass background check and drug test
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record
• Must have reliable transportation
• Complete training modules within first month
• Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds

Signal is an equal opportunity employer.Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.