Security Officer

Summary

Security Officer
, or Security Guard
, ensures the safety of the area they are assigned to watch. Their duties include monitoring the premises, responding to emergency situations and keeping track of all incidents on-site.

Depending on the working environment and area, duties and responsibilities will vary. In general, a Security Officer will perform the following tasks:

• Reports to the Security, Safety and Loss Prevention Manager
• Maintains and controls the entry and exit of all individuals entering the Dublin Distribution Center
• Checking visitors in and out of the area
• Monitoring and analyzing CCTV camera footage
• Guarding valuables in a secure area
• Protecting the company’s assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues
• Responding to alarms and emergencies
• Communicating any irregularities with management
• Keeping an incident report record
• Following procedures for fire prevention, traffic control and accident investigations
• Patrolling and securing the area if needed
• Escorting visitors around the premises
• Assists in investigations to resolve theft issues
• Ensuring compliance with government regulations
• Responds to local burglar and fire alarm calls
• Participates as a member of the corporate crisis management and disaster response teams
• Reports all facility accidents and associate injuries to the Security, Safety and Loss Prevention Manager or designee within 24 hours of the occurrence
• Provides assistance to emergency medical teams as needed to ensure the safety and security of associates
• All other tasks as assigned

Skill: Interpersonal communication, verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of people, including the proper handling of security situations, effectively using time and resources to accomplish security program operations; maintaining effective holistic relationships with those encountered in the course of work; independently solving a variety of difficult situations and problems; assessing operational needs, identifying administrative problems; working long irregular hours under pressure;

must be available 24/7; accomplishing goals by the utilization of the team approach, supervising contracted security personnel.

Knowledge: Principles and practices related to security operations, personnel practices, administrative practices, security preventative practices, investigatory practices. First line practices of supervision, including assigning, evaluating and modifying work; functions and processes of carrying out security operations and reviewing content of reports

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Military, Security experience or a closely related field; and/or
• Five years full-time experience in a security related field performing supervisory responsibilities or highly responsible work relating to tasks assigned to this position (preferred)
• Must be able to communicate in English, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Google Mail (preferred)

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