Security Utilities Officer Knoxville Area

Security Officer – Utilities Officer

Walden Security has an exciting opportunity for an additions Security Utilities Officer for Knoxville Area.

Utilities Officers covers medical leaves, sicknesses, vacations and open posts that do not have an officer assigned. The utility officer must have open availability (ALL SHIFTS) and be able to work weekends and holidays.

Employee will need to have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record (No DUI, multiple accidents or habitual offenders – MVR will be checked). Candidate must be a licensed/legal driver, at least 25 years old with an acceptable driving record to be covered under Walden Security car insurance.

Utility officers will be put through a state licensing course to get an unarmed security license and will be given on the job to all of our unarmed clients. The position paid $18.00 regardless of the post they are assigned, with time and a half paid out after 40 hours. The schedule is released 1 week prior with exceptions made in emergency situations.

• Trained and qualified to work multiple posts, in case of call-offs or vacations.
• Patrol buildings and grounds of industrial plant or commercial establishment, docks, logging camp area, or work site.
• Patrol lobbies, corridors, and public rooms, confers with management, interviews guests and employees, and interrogates persons to detect infringements and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalism, and accidents.
• Patrol public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment.
• Examine doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Perform and set thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms.
• Register at watch stations to record time of inspection trips.
• Inspect assigned areas and record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment for use by supervisory staff.
• Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Notify staff of presence of persons with questionable reputations.
• Permit authorized persons and regulate vehicle/pedestrian traffic at plant entrance to maintain orderly flow.
• Drive radio‑equipped car through client’s establishment, check alarms and locate sources of alarm.
• Sound alarm or call police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Assist management and enforcement officers in emergency situations.
• Apprehend unauthorized persons found on property, using armed force if necessary, and release them to custody of authorities.
• Contact supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain further instructions.
• Write investigation and automobile usage reports.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Utility (Flex) Officers are subject to supervision from Branch/Account Managers, Post Supervisors, and Field Supervisors.

• Must be available to work all schedules and shifts and be available to work on short notice for call‑offs.
• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Where applicable:
  State Security Officer License;
  Certification in weapons, State Armed License if required;
  Valid Drivers' License if in driving position; CPR/AED/First Aid Certification may be needed.
• Physical requirements:
  
  regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see and distinguish basic colors.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

$18 – $18 USD