Security Specialist - Parkway

Security Specialist - Full Time, Part Time, & Flex Positions Available!

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Location:

Sparks, NV - (USA Parkway)

Wage Range: $19.00-$22.00/hr

Securitas Security Services is the world leader in private security employing over 350,000 Security Officers and staff worldwide in more than 45 countries. We are currently hiring qualified individuals for our Security positions. The ideal candidate will be able to provide impeccable customer service and peace of mind to our clients and their guests while upholding our core values:
Integrity, Vigilance, & Helpfulness. By joining our security team, you can grow your career and help make the world a safer place.

• Conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Frequent interactions with client employees and guests.
• Identify and report safety issues, hazardous conditions, or any suspicious activity.
• Ensure that all post orders are followed and assigned rounds are completed.
• Carry out specific tasks and duties of similar nature and scope as required for assigned site.

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma, GED, or ability to complete the GED program within 6 months.
• Above average computer/technology skills.
• Security, Law Enforcement, or Military experience preferred.
• Impeccable customer service and team leadership skills.
• Must be able to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Must have great attention to detail and remain vigilant throughout shift.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies with rapid/effective judgment and use appropriate escalation.
• All candidates must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre‑employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
• Must have a reliable means of communication.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in NV.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English and French in the province of Quebec.
• H.S. diploma or G.E.D., and 1 year of security-related training or experience sufficient to meet the requirements of the assigned site, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements and site‑specific requirements.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and additional lifting and/or moving ability as might be required for the assigned site.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable licensing requirements for Security Guards.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications or authorizations specified for the assigned site.
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Understanding of a variety of security and safety devices and controls.
• Ability to learn quickly and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt to various sites and changes in post procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Ability to…