Security Officer - ATL - FT
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Control facility access by screening visitors, vehicles, and mail using metal detectors and x-ray equipment while denying unauthorized entry. Enforce facility rules, conduct roving patrols of buildings and perimeters, and monitor video surveillance systems to identify suspicious activity. Respond to security alarms and emergency situations, investigate incidents, and direct traffic and pedestrians. Issue temporary badges, secure keys and access cards, and report daily significant safety and security incidents to supervisors. Complete incident and daily activity reports documenting all shift events. Maintain constant communication with the security team using two-way radios and perform miscellaneous duties as directed.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Minimum Education - High School Diploma from a duly accredited institution or a State Issued GED
- Three (3) years of security guard experience within the past five (5) years
- Associates Degree in security related field plus one (1) years of security guard experience
- Three (3) years of U.S. military experience with honorable service and/or discharge
- Successful completion of a State Certified Police Officer's Standard Training (POST) Certification Course
- Possess a reasonable combination of one (1) through three (3) as approved by the FAA COR
- Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid, AED Certification from the American Red Cross
- Must possess and maintain Non-Lethal (baton; handcuffs; O.C. and Defensive Tactics Certifications from an ADC authorized provider
- Must possess and maintain Firearm Qualification Certification with your assigned ADC weapon from an ADC and FAA authorized provider
- Must pass a pre-employment Suitability Investigation
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge by successfully passing the required Federal Background Check
- Possess a valid state issued driver's license
- Must successfully complete an extensive medical/physical examination for pre-employment and every three (3) years thereafter
- Must successfully complete illegal drug testing for pre-employment and every three (3) years thereafter
- May be selected for random illegal drug testing each quarter or Government requested illegal drug testing as requested
- 40 lbs Deadlift from the floor to your waist, 1 repetition
- Bench Press or Modified Incline Push-up (40% of your bodyweight), 1 repetition
- Exercise Stress Test on treadmill for six (6) minutes. Obtain/maintain Aerobic Capacity of 9 METs
- Must not have any disease or medical condition that interferes with body systems and functions and the safe efficient performance of security officer duties and responsibilities. Body Systems and Functions include Vision, Hearing, Speech, Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Endocrine, Metabolic, Hematological, Neurological, Psychiatric, and Dermatological
- Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, stair climbing, and stooping up to twelve (12) hours either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime
- Outdoor posts may require an individual to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and/or severe weather (e.g., snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind)
- Frequent contact with general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center
- Required to requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly
- meet and deal with the public in a positive manner
- exercise sound judgement
- remain calm and maintain poised and self-control under stressful situations (e.g., confrontations with angry, distraught, disturbed, or violent persons)
- Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or relieving bladder/bowels
- Ability to remain alert for up to twelve (12) hours with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations
- Use of senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch) is necessary to discern unusual or dangerous situations
- Ability to use post security equipment, e.g. (metal detectors, X-rays, CCTV, computerized security system, etc.)
- Ability to use handcuffs, baton, O.C. and assigned weapon) at any time while on duty
- Ability speak and understand the English language fluently
- Ability to read and understand written English reports, post orders, post assignments, guidelines and instructions
- Ability to write English reports that are grammatically correct and technically accurate
- Ability to acknowledge and respond to both routine and emergency incidents/activities/dispatches/orders
- Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis (e.g., provide emergency First Aid and/or resuscitation while waiting for arrival of paramedics or other emergency personnel)
- Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs (e.g., in responding to emergencies, ensuring timely and complete facility evacuations, giving pursuit, etc.)
- Must maintain an acceptable level of mental and physical fitness to perform the required skills and abilities
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