Security Officer

Security Officer

Florence, MS, US

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Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.00 Hourly

We’re looking for a highly competent security officer to join our team to monitor the premises and protect our valued staff, students, visitors, and inventory. Our ideal candidate will have experience as a security officer or guard. He or she will have a sharp eye with quick reaction time in the detection of any suspicious or criminal behavior, and prevention of theft or vandalism.

Although you’ll be working under the direct supervision of a S ecurity Supervisor for your assigned shift, we will rely upon you for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, personnel, students , tenants, visitors, and other people and property on our grounds.

• Ensure a safe environment through a team effort of diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control
• Be visible and observant at all times , greeting staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately
• Maintain the company’s reputation with professionalism and legal compliance
• Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage

• Patrol property , securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and fence perimeter are secure in all weather conditions
• Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorized by the policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents
• Control and monitor surveillance equipment, and perform building and equipment inspections
• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers, and direct heavy traffic during start and end of business hours or any event that happens on campus
• Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
• Secure all doors, windows, and exits, depending on shift

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience as security officer
• Helpful, courteous attitude
• Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense (recommended)

• Proficiency with computers, and aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems