Security Officer

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Ensures the security and safety of people and property in assigned areas by patrolling areas (on foot or in a vehicle) and enforcing rules and regulations. Patrols buildings and grounds, checking for fires, safety/fire hazards, vandalism, theft and suspicious activity or persons. Investigates and/or reports hazards and unusual or suspicious circumstances for correction or follow-up actions. Safeguards and protects people and assets against any kind of attacks, violence and intrusion.
• Performs routine patrols of grounds, buildings, vehicles and water lines to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security/operation of alarm systems, lights, gates, doors and windows. These tasks are necessary to maintain a safe and secure workforce thereby enabling Energy Solutions to reach its performance goals and stay competitive in the marketplace.
• Conducts random vehicle and personnel searches to identify the possession of any prohibited items and to confirm proper authorization for personnel departing with items (objects, tools and containers).
• Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Provides controls at personnel and vehicle entries to ensure only authorized personnel and vehicles enter.
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations and apprehends or evicts violators from premises. Escorts suspended and terminated employees off-site.
• Inspects and adjusts security systems/equipment/machinery to ensure proper operation and detect tampering.
• Monitors and adjusts controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnaces and boilers.
• Creates work orders as needed for security/safety issues (e.g., lighting, locks, fences, gates and badge readers).
• Maintains compliance with security procedures and completes security and access logs as required.
• Responds to alarms and dispatched calls and investigates disturbances. Decides what actions to take based on situations, facts known and position limitations.
• Documents emergency information, notifies outside emergency services, site contacts and site personnel as required.
• Investigates security-related incidents and prepares reports on them.
• Investigates claims of theft, vandalism and vehicle accidents.
• Writes daily reports regarding the activities and disturbances (if any) that have occurred during assigned work hours and provides details on the events.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property. Observes activity and traffic in assigned areas to enforce rules and regulations; alerts visitors of infractions.
• Performs safety inspections. Performs surveillances on truck parking facilities and rail lines.
• Provides safety and security briefings, conducts visitor guides and issues dosimeters, safety glasses, hard hats and safety shoe covers as appropriate.
• Controls the issuance and management of keys, badges and other security-related items.
• Operates electronic equipment including two-way radios, closed-circuit television and digital video recorders. Answers telephone calls to take messages, answer questions and provide information during non-business hours or when the switchboard is closed.
• Escorts or drives motor vehicles to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.
• Performs janitorial duties at various buildings and replenish necessary cleaning supplies.
• Monitors and maintains fence line sign postings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures
• Intermediate interpersonal skills and team player attitude
• General knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office products required to perform job (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to pass background investigations
• Ability to work shifts and overtime on short notice
• Ability to work under general supervision
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean record

• Ability to perform highly repetitive motions with fingers, hands, wrists, shoulders, and legs
• Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as: goggles, hard hat, and steel toe boots
• Ability to see close and distance, peripheral vision, and…