Unarmed Security Officer - Non Union

American Corporate Security; National City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American Corporate Security is seeking a Security Officer for a California terminal site. Under the Site Supervisor, you will patrol on foot and by vehicle to safeguard property, personnel, customers and visitors.

Responsibilities include door/gate checks, traffic direction, incident logging, and responding to alarms. The role requires 18+, a valid Guard Card, TWIC, and the ability to work rotating shifts in a noisy outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Security or Law Enforcement experience preferred.
• Must maintain a valid California BSIS Security Guard Registration (Guard Card), driver license, TWIC, and a clear driving record.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Observes safety and health requirements for terminal environments.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to respond to client inquiries and management communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols on foot and by vehicle.
• Open/close rail gates after supervisor approval.
• Prepare train and vessel arrival/departure reports.
• Check perimeter fencing per post security plan.
• Ensure doors and gates are secure against security threats.
• Direct traffic as directed by post management.
• Investigate and document perimeter alarms.
• Transport visitors, including shuttle operations.
• Open/close doors as needed and relieve other guards.
• Maintain daily activity log with noted concerns and incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Judgment/decision making

Math basics

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guard card (California BSIS)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor for assigned shift of the Security Department and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of property, personnel, customers and all visitors.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Duties include but are not limited to performing security patrols on foot and while operating a motor vehicle.
• Open and close rail gates only after approval is received from post management personnel, if available.
• Complete train and/or vessel arrival and departure reports.
• Check perimeter fencing to ensure that it meets all criteria listed in the post security plan.
• Check all facility doors and gates to ensure they are secure and pose no security or safety threat.
• Direct traffic in all areas as directed.
• Investigate and document all perimeter alarms.
• Transport visitors as needed, including operation of the shuttle bus.
• Open and close doors as needed.
• Relieve other guards as needed.
• Complete daily activity log, noting areas of concern and incidents that occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 18 Years of Age or Older;
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Security or Law Enforcement experience preferred;
• Must maintain a valid California BSIS Security Guard Registration ("Guard Card"), driver license, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC™), and must have a clear driving record;
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures;
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance;
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements for container terminal environment;
• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to clearly read, write, and speak English;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important security related documents;
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, employees, and management team.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basicmathematical skills, including but excluding addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical solutions.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
  
• Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedure.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the ability to frequently walk to employee work areas and other work areas;
• Requires the ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs;
  Requires close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus;
• Requires the ability to workin a work environment where thereis moderate to extreme noise;
• Requires the ability to focus in a highly charged and noisy environment;
• Requires the ability to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold;
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time;
• Must be able to routinely climb stairs and operate elevators while securing the post;
• Repetitive use of hands;
• Use of sight, including viewing computer monitors or camera monitors for long periods of time;
• Use of sound, including occasional conditions of high levels of noise;
• Requires extensive use of keyboard involving repetitive motions with fingers, sitting for prolonged periods of time, and extensive use of the telephones/radios and face-to-face communication that requires accurate perception of speech as well as talking and hearing.

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.