UNARMED SECURITY GUARD

Strategic Security Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer to ensure safety and security in diverse environments. This role involves conducting foot patrols, monitoring security systems, and engaging positively with the public. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to assess situations effectively. Join a team that values integrity and provides opportunities for professional development while enjoying benefits like major medical, paid vacation, and flexible scheduling. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community while building a rewarding career.

Benefits

Major Medical

Paid vacation

401K

Opportunities for additional training

Various discounts with corporate affiliates

Weekly pay periods

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a security officer strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unarmed foot patrol within various environments.
• Compose reports and monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
• Engage with customers and deter criminal activity.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to follow orders

Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively

Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio equipment

Telephone equipment

Job description

Strategic Security (SSC) is a nationwide leading provider of security guard services, executive protection, bomb dog, intelligence, consulting, and investigative services.

As an Unarmed Security Officer, you will be responsible for conducting unarmed foot patrol within a Government, corporate, retail, or fast food environment, while providing superior service to customers, visitors, and employees. Additional responsibilities include composing reports, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, controlling access and egress, deterring criminal activity and misconduct, and performing other duties as needed. This position currently pays $17.00/hr.

In addition to providing physical security, this role will participate in SSC's G.E.T. principles: Greet, Engage, and Thank individuals for their business or patronizing the location. These duties include:

• Welcome customers, guests, shoppers, and associates in a warm, gracious manner inviting them into the location.
• Engage by being proactive, including:
• Proactively scan for potential threats stemming from criminal activity or life safety issues.
• Proactively seek out and develop rapport with customers by assessing what is important to them and addressing it.
• Proactively stay current with the latest information pertaining to your site and area, including crime trends, terrorist threats, area shops, restaurants, and attractions.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Identify and warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Prevent individuals from theft of company property.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Liaison with local law enforcement.
• Guide customers to their destinations or available open lines or other key points of interest.
• Anticipate and answer customer inquiries.
• Facilitate various guest services, including transportation and area attraction inquiries.
• Troubleshoot customer issues, concerns, or complaints; relay pertinent information to management.
• Ensure job site area under your control is clean and professional at all times.
• Assist with basic first aid.
• Make emergency notifications.
• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.

As a full-time employee of Strategic Security (SSC), you will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Major Medical
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Opportunities for additional training to aid in your professional development

Strategic Security Corp. Employees are also entitled to the following perks of employment:

• Various discounts and access to exclusive deals with our corporate affiliates and partnerships.
• Weekly pay periods.
• Flexible scheduling (as available and will vary by location, management, and company needs).

Strategic Security (SSC) offers job security with many of our jobs resulting in full-time employment, excellent pay and benefits, and career opportunities.

Qualifications

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a State licensing test if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle.
• Pass and possess a State Licensed Unarmed Security Guard Card / License if required by your State / City / Locality.

Experience Required

• Verifiable work history if previously employed and must possess one or more of the following:
• Graduate of an accredited high school or a Certificate of Completion of General Education Development requirements; and meet one of the following experience / education requirements:
• Experience of 1 year as a security officer strongly preferred.

Skills Required

• Ability to follow orders.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.

Other

• Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by the state, if higher.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Must be warm, engaging, charismatic; and possess a natural ability to develop rapport with others in an authentic and sincere manner.
• Must practice good judgment; high level of integrity.
• Must be proactive; take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Must be resourceful; think critically and find solutions even without the obvious resources.
• Must be able to navigate challenging situations while remaining positive.
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat.

Major activity: Walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing.

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, walking, and sitting. Minimal to no stooping or kneeling.

About The Company

EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Strategic Security (SSC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action or Diversity and Inclusion,