Security Officer II

Security Officer

Location:

Carlsbad, CA. Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour plus a $2.00 evening shift differential and a $3.00 overnight shift differential.

Work Hours:

Flexible shifts available with varying hours, including weekends, holidays, and callouts as needed.

No experience? We are willing to train you!

• Great company and work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• You’ll receive training to be successful

• Maintains vigilance for unusual or suspicious individuals or situations
• Monitors and operates the surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection equipment and ensures its functionality by promptly reporting issues and getting those resolved at the earliest
• Learns and stands any of the assigned posts, which includes foot‑patrol and standing outdoors for long periods of time
• Responds to emergency situations and administers first‑aid as required
• Assists in evacuation and crowd control in the event of an emergency
• Responds to fire, safety and security alarms following set protocols
• Acts as a trusted point of contact for personnel, students, vendors, and the public
• Maintains vigil and patrols the campus while providing a visible presence
• Informs management on safety and security related matters, utilizing logs, email, and verbal reports
• Directs and/or escorts visitors and vendors as needed
• Assists in special events and tours organized at/by the institute
• Logs observations regarding security, safety and maintenance related issues
• Coordinates with local law enforcement agencies when necessary
• Operates emergency equipment as needed
• Able to stay focused, attentive, alert and engaged at all times
• Listens and communicates calmly, effectively, and courteously in both emergency and non‑emergency situations
• Employs good judgment and sound decision‑making at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Intermediate computer skills, including experience with current Microsoft applications (e.g., MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software applications used in physical security operations
• Aptitude for basic troubleshooting while operating/monitoring surveillance, access control and intrusion detection equipment
• Ability to write and type clear and concise reports
• Good comprehension ability and logical thinking
• Ability to operate security communication equipment
• Ability to act with urgency and calm in an emergency situation
• Excellent judgment aptitude with a solid ability to detect imminent or looming threats
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts effectively
• Basic problem‑solving skills, including identifying, understanding and resolving problems
• Ability and willingness to follow standard operating procedures
• Excellent communication skills, including effective listening skills
• Polite and courteous demeanor
• Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving situations and priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

• High school diploma or GED; one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to work any shift and any day, including weekends
• Demonstrated ability to create positive and professional interactions and maintain a good working relationship with colleagues

• Must obtain/renew California Security Guard License (at the time of hire)
• Must obtain/renew First Aid certification (immediately after hire)
• Must hold CPR & AED certification
• Must hold an active Driver’s License

• Ability and willingness to document process‑flow diagrams and standard operating procedures
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge and experience in root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Security officer experience
• Experience in CCTV, access control, intruder alarm and fire alarm handling

• Tasks are performed both in a professional office environment and outdoors
• Includes standing, walking, sitting, lifting and driving a company vehicle

All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at‑will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.

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