UNARMED Security Guard

Southeast Airport Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A security service provider in Florida seeks dedicated Unarmed Security Guards to ensure safety at secured locations. Responsibilities include monitoring individuals entering secured areas, responding to incidents, and conducting security screenings of personal items and vehicles. Ideal candidates must hold a valid Florida Class-D Security License and have a High School Diploma or G.E.D., alongside strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to stand for extended periods are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass background checks and drug screenings.
• Must possess reliable transportation.
• Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Must pass a verifiable background check including criminal, employment, education and references.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license or ID.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor actions at secured areas to ensure safety.
• Respond to incidents calmly and professionally.
• Inspect vehicles and personal items for dangerous objects.
• Report unusual or suspicious activity to management.
• Provide professional customer service to visitors and employees.
• Verify credentials and badges at entry.
• Identify dangerous objects and prevent their transport through screening locations.
• Perform vehicle inspections per SOPs and post orders.
• Conduct patrols around the premises and perimeter.
• Screen personal items and cargo using screening equipment.
• Monitor CCTV and deter security breaches.

Skills

Customer service

Calm problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Florida Class-D Security License

Tools

X-ray machines

Metal detectors

Surveillance cameras

Job description

UNARMED Security Guard: Job Scope/Overview

Our unarmed Security Officers are responsible for day-to-day security of employees and other individuals passing through secured screening locations that are 24-hour a day covered in 3 shifts. NOTE: Pay rate is based on Location/Site/Post assigned.

UNARMED Security Guard Essential Duties:

• Observe and monitor the actions of individuals considering entering the secured area.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner.
• Take reasonable and prudent action to ensure the safety of all individuals employees, and client assets.
• Immediate reporting to management all unusual or suspicious activity.
• Perform duties in a professional and courteous manner, providing exceptional customer service for visitors, customers, and employees.

Location/Site/Post Specific Additional Duties:

• Control the security post area using prescribed actions to meet entry and denial criteria.
• Verify all person's credentials and badges, ensuring the name, company and expiration date are all present on the badge. Verifying the picture matches the person seeking access.
• Responsible for identifying dangerous objects and preventing those objects from being transported through screening locations.
• Perform vehicle inspections according to Standard Operating Protocols and post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Conduct thorough security screenings of personal items, deliveries, merchandise, and cargo in accordance with inspection requirements using X-ray machines, metal detectors, and other diverse, cutting-edge electronic detection and imaging equipment.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and patrol perimeter of designated areas to detect and deter potential security breaches. Working environments and conditions may vary by site location.
• Additional location security related duties to ensure safety all individuals.

Job Requirements:

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must possess a valid Florida Class-D Security License.
• Must have completed- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Must be able to pass a verifiable background check, including criminal employment, education, and personal references.
• You must possess a valid state-issued Driver’s License or a valid state-issued I.D. card.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment / annual / random drug screenings.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work and interact with the public.
• Must have the flexibility to work around and changing schedules. This includes being available to work shifts throughout the day, afternoon, evening and overnight as required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time with few breaks.
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
• Ability to twist, squat, and bend over without physical limitations.
• Ability to perform patrols including walking long distances and going up and down stairs.
• Ability to protect yourself or others in the event of physical disturbance.
• Must be comfortable with conditions that range from Summer Heat to Winter Conditions
• Open availability without restraints due to other part-time jobs, etc.