Security Officer
$40,560–$40,560 year
On-sitePort Chester, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct security patrols of designated areas by foot or vehicle while observing for safety hazards and unauthorized persons. Respond to emergency situations and alarms by contacting appropriate emergency services, and maintain access control by monitoring premises entrances and exits. Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities while providing high-level customer service to clients, employees, and visitors. Monitor for conditions creating security concerns and determine the best approach to resolve encountered situations. Maintain ethical conduct and communicate instructions clearly in various environments, including adverse outdoor conditions. This full-time role reports to the Operations Manager and includes weekly pay checks, no-charge uniforms, and training for state-mandated licenses and CPR/AED certification.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 18 years of age or older
- Must posses a State Issued License as Security Officer (where applicable) or meet qualifications to complete state required Security Officer Affidavit/Registration
- Be able to pass a drug screen
- Have access to reliable transportation
- Good working knowledge of Security Operations
- Understanding of Safety Practices in a Business environment
- Ability to provide high level of Customer Service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be computer proficient
- Read, understand and clearly speak English
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work in various environments including but not limited to adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain, heat
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Must be able to manage stressful situations and maintain their own composure throughout
- Must maintain ethical conduct at all times
- Must be able to communicate instructions in a clear and concise manner
- Must be Customer/Client focused
- Must be able to actively listen to others
- Must be able to think critically in all situations
- GED
- High School Diploma
- State Security Officer License/Registration
- 1st Shift, 2nd Shift
Desired Qualifications
- Security experience preferred
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