Security Officer

Description

Department: Security

Supervisor: Facilities Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: At Will

Position Status: Full-Time

Annual Salary: $20.00 / Hour; based on experience and qualifications

The Security Officer provides security, safety, and customer service, and works in conjunction with CCAE staff to respond to employee, patron, and visitor calls for routine and emergency services. Working alone or in teams of two, the Security Officer patrols the campus to ensure the facility remains secure during performances, events, and after hours.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts foot patrols of the campus and facilities to check for irregularities.
• Secures buildings, rooms, and work spaces.
• Observes and reports activities and incidents.
• Calls emergency service personnel or other CCAE staff as required.

• Responds appropriately to routine and emergency calls of service.
• Communicates with facility users, staff, the public, vendors, volunteers, sales department, event staff and other security officers.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times.
• Assists staff before, during, and after performance events.

• Uses safety precautions in all security services and notifies staff, the public, vendors, volunteers, sales department, event staff, and other security officers.
• Preserves order and conducts all work in accordance with CCAE's policies and procedures, including safety, time & attendance, and uniform policies.
• Assists with the periodic inspection of fire control equipment.
• Assists the Safety Team with office safety walkthroughs.

• Writes clear, concise, detailed, and legible reports.
• Reports health, safety, facility, and security concerns.

Other duties as may be deemed necessary by the direct supervisor.

• This position requires a valid and current BSIS California Guard Card
• Intermediate knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook Email
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Active listening skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to interact cordially and respectfully with the public
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Must be able to be highly productive and do high-quality work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and ability to learn computer systems
• Ability to write routine incident reports, including logs and reports
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization
• Must be a self-starter, reliable, and effective team member
• Able to operate a portable radio/phone
• Well-groomed and professional appearance. Must wear appropriate uniform at all times
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

This position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in security and customer service. High School Diploma or equivalent education required. A valid and current BSIS California Guard Card is required.

• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up 60 pounds or more, and occasionally lift and/or move 70 pounds. Must be able to reach, bend, and stoop.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for 6 hours or more. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and…