Security Officer

Overview

First Coast Security (FCS), founded in 1999, is a leading security services provider offering customized solutions across commercial, residential, and government sites. We hire and develop high‑quality Security Officers and maintain a culture built on service excellence, integrity, and employee satisfaction. FCS values long‑term careers, recognizes strong performance, and promotes from within, giving you real opportunities to grow.

First Coast Security is an Equal Opportunity / Affidavit Action Employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

As a Security Officer you provide 24‑hour security patrols and services to the site, maintaining order and protecting all site personnel, client property, premises, and equipment.

• Perform a variety of routine and non‑routine security and receptionist duties associated with access control, CCTV, door alarm and event monitoring using established policies and procedures.
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points, and permitting entry.
• Write reports and complete site patrol duties.
• Handle lost and found duties and other back‑security duties as required or specified from time to time.
• Immediately report all security and health and safety threats identified during patrols.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all summary Post Orders and Site Operating Procedures.
• Patrol and respond to incidents around the site.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant company policies and procedures.
• Provide support and coverage for access control badges and individual authorized access in accordance with policy.
• Control issuance of keys.
• Assist with daily MOPs (Method of Procedure) and coordinate with supervised escorts.
• Ensure visitor, employee, contractor, and vendor access compliance.
• Perform access control duties, including static and/or standing post as directed.
• Serve as uniformed security personnel as per global standards.

• Relevant security background experience, licensing, and certificates as applicable according to local legislation.
• Excellent communication skills with a courteous and professional manner.
• Exceptional reception and customer service skills.
• Familiarity and knowledge of MS Office products.
• Excellent observational skills and experience communicating via two‑way radio.
• Must have a clean driving history with no “at fault” accidents within the last five (5) years.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Strong multi‑tasking abilities.

High School Diploma or GED.

• Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay
• 401K/403b Plan
• Short Term Disability
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Long Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• The following screenings are required:
  • Drug Screen
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Education Verification
  • Employment Verification

Benefits:
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan.