Security Officer

A Security Officer main function is to observe and report. The guard maintains a safe and secure environment for clients and employees. They detect suspicious activity, monitor the premises, and report all incidents in a timely fashion.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Prevent damage or injury by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; deter trespassers.
• Respond to alarms or calls of distress.
• Complies with all Post Orders for site.
• Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documentation.
• Use radios and/or cell phones to stay in contact with Security personnel.
• Call for Police assistance if necessary.
• Shares knowledge of site responsibilities with new employees.
• Regulate and monitor building systems.
• Operate screening machinery including X-ray machines, magnetometers, and wands.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.
• Must be able to follow detailed procedures.
• Must have strong Customer Service skills.
• Strong surveillance skills.
• Must be dependable.
• Must project a professional image and maintain MG Security Services uniform standards.
• Strong integrity, ethics, and emotional control.

Competencies

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills combined with sound judgment.
• Organized with an attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to learn new skill sets.
• Ability to take initiative and work within a team structure as well as independently.