Unarmed Security Officer

Pritchard Global Security, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pritchard Global Security, LLC is seeking a Professional Security Officer in Atlanta, Georgia, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of clients' property and personnel. Successful candidates will possess a high school diploma, demonstrate effective communication skills, and provide exceptional customer service.

The role requires physical readiness, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work under pressure. Pritchard promotes internal growth and supports diverse hiring initiatives for veterans and minorities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid guard card/license for the state.
• Ability to handle pressure of high volume public.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the security and safety of client’s property and personnel.
• Implement emergency response activities as needed.
• Provide superior customer service.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle crisis situations

Customer service skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Professional Security Officer for Pritchard Global Security, you will be responsible for the security and safety of our client’s property and personnel. You will know all site‑specific policies and procedures, implement emergency response activities as appropriate, and provide superior customer service.

Job Description

Physical and Mental Functions:

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co‑workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Qualifications

Qualified applicants for the Security Officer position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 21 years of age
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills.
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Valid guard card/license, as required in the state for which you are applying.
• As a condition of employment, the employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post‑offer/pre‑employment drug/alcohol test and may be required to pass a Driver’s Record check.
• As a condition of continued employment, the employee must maintain current active status of all required license at all times and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Remain flexible to ever‑changing environments; adapt well to different situations.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client‑specific sites.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard;
• Neat and professional appearance
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co‑workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones.
• Must be able to handle the pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment).

Additional Information

We promote from within our company! You can be promoted and become one of Pritchard Global Security’s many success stories.

We proudly support the Veteran Jobs Mission, a company that has committed to collectively hiring a total of one hundred military veteran EEO/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Pritchard Global Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.