POSITION OBJECTIVE
Reports to Security Director. Guards property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of establishment or work site.
- Examine doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure.
- Warning violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles, and expelling people engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Inspect equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
- Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors left unlocked.
- Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of company property.
- Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Permits authorize people to enter property.
- Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips.
- Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment.
- Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic at entrance to maintain orderly flow.
- Promotes good rapport with owners.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day/evening/night shifts, weekends and holidays
- Security officers must meet Florida State requirements.
- Two or three years of previous security, military or law enforcement experience is required.
- Trade school or an A.A. in a relevant field is desired.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. On the job training and career development courses are offered.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
- Excellent communication skills – writing; telephone and listening.
- Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
- Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
- Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
- Sufficient manual dexterity in hands. Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace.
The work environment is indoor and outdoor.
Skills Required
- Meet Florida state security officer requirements
- Two or three years of previous security, military, or law enforcement experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Trade school or A.A. in a relevant field
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and the public
- Excellent communication skills (writing, telephone, listening)
- Physical ability to stand, walk, sit for entire shift; bend, stoop, kneel; climb stairs/ladders; lift up to 50 lbs; adequate hearing and vision
What We Do
Palm Beach style meets breathtaking amenities at the crown jewel PGA National Resort, newly reopened and completely redesigned. Commanding 800 manicured acres just minutes from Palm Beach’s aquamarine coastline, the all-new resort’s legendary history meets fresh tropical modernity with gorgeous rooms & suites, inventive dining, stunning spa, family, fitness, pickleball, and golf programs that are renowned worldwide. Reinvigorated with $100 million in luxurious upgrades, PGA National Resort presents sophistication the moment you arrive, with a sweeping lobby bar & social terrace, opulent furnishings, and unmistakable Palm Beach vibes in exotic marbles, woods, and colorful tropical touches. Bathed in radiant sunlight, peer through the lobby to the resort-style pool, lakes, and golf courses adorned with Instagrammable swaying palms. The Champion Course showcases the legendary “Bear Trap” – one of the most difficult three-hole stretches in the game. Holes 15, 16 and 17 are where designer Jack Nicklaus famously said, “It should be won or lost right here.” Its numerous multi-use settings include a permanent, lakeside wedding venue with stunning vistas; scenic Lakeside Lawn perfect for receptions and ideal for indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining. Other distinguishing highlights include a 33,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club with 19 Har-Tru tennis courts; 40,000 square-feet of the self-contained conference and event space; and six on-site restaurants and lounges. On behalf of our staff, we look forward to welcoming you to our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida paradise.
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