Licensed Guard
On-site · Minooka, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Provide security detail at Minooka, IL; control entrances and movement of pedestrians and vehicles; patrol buildings and perimeters; escort of material and personnel; inspect security and fire exposures; carry out special assignments as posted. Maintain a professional image and deliver excellent customer service. Be punctual, stay informed on post orders, monitor CCTV and alarms, complete daily and incident reports, and coordinate with security leadership and customer agencies. Knowledge of life-safety systems, fire panels, CCTV, elevators and access control; uphold training and compliance guidelines. Strong communication, vigilance, teamwork, and a proactive approach to safety and loss prevention.
Required Qualifications
- Be on time and report to post in full uniform
- Maintain professional image that includes greeting customers, visitors and employees
- Be proactive in knowing all revisions to post orders and general information distributed by the customer and AFS
- Patrol physical property or maintain fixed post position, being diligent to report any suspicious activity and investigate accidents and criminal acts
- Monitor cameras or equipment in a continuous fashion as outlined in the post orders
- Maintain a working knowledge of all emergency policies, procedures and regulations to be able to respond to alarms, incidents and emergency situations
- Complete Daily Activity Reports, Log Book entries, Incident Reports and all relevant reports related to job assignment
- Make recommendations to management on better safety and loss prevention processes as identified during daily routine
- Have knowledge of life safety systems, fire panels, CCTV system computer, and other such equipment
- Ensure training and compliance guidelines are met as outlined by AFS and other agencies regulating the customer / market
- Communicate on a daily basis with Security Supervisor any new Security Issues or changes that need to be considered or implemented
- A security officer is to be honest, alert and well-disciplined as the custodians of employee and customer property and safety
- Constant and dedicated vigilance
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to be a hands-on, results oriented employee, handling multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to facilitate progressive change, work as part of a team and follow directions
- Work with a sense of urgency
- Strong oral and written communications skills
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