WA - Unarmed Security Officer - Temporary - Non Union

American Corporate Security, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

American Corporate Security, Inc. is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer in Seattle, WA on a temporary, non-union basis. Under supervision, you will protect property, personnel, customers and visitors, performing patrols and enforcing security protocols.

Responsibilities include operating detectors, checking doors, directing traffic, documenting incidents, and maintaining logs. Requirements include being 18+, HS diploma, WA Guard Card, ability to work rotating shifts, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; security or law enforcement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform foot patrols to monitor property and people.
• Operate walk-through detectors and conduct hand-wand searches when needed.
• Provide customer service while enforcing security procedures and boundaries.
• Check perimeter fencing against the post security plan criteria.
• Secure doors and gates and report any security or safety threats.
• Direct traffic in all areas as directed, if available.
• Investigate and document perimeter alarms.
• Open and close doors as needed.
• Relieve other guards as needed.
• Complete daily activity log noting areas of concern and incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Observation & reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position:WA - Unarmed Security Officer - Temporary - Non Union

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Id:200

# of Openings:65

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the 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
• Operating or working around walk-though metal detectors and conducting hand- wand search if necessary.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security procedures and boundaries.
• 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, if available.
• Investigate and document all perimeter alarms.
• 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 Washington DOL Security Guard Registration ("Guard Card")
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures;
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance;
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Required to 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:

• Basic mathematical skills, including but not 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 work in a work environment where there is 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;
• Standing/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.