Securitas USA's services include guarding services, patrols and inspections, access control, concierge and receptionist services, perimeter console operators, alarm response, and specialized client requested services. We hire people from all walks of life with a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives united with a common purpose - "To help protect homes, workplaces and communities by providing the well-being needed to help protect their assets and safeguard their people." We are currently seeking a self-motivated Security Officer to join our team. In this role you will preserve order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
As a Security Officer, you will observe and report activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the safety of client property and personnel; while making periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
Additional responsibilities for this Officer include:
• Controlling access to client site or facility through the admittance process; assisting visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screening visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
• Providing an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; providing a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presenting a good image of the client.
• Communicating in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Monitoring entrances and exits; acting to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; loss prevention, controlling entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operating a gate and examining vehicle contents.
• Monitoring remote entrances using closed circuit television; operating remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
• Patrolling assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspecting buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
• Protecting evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or investigations; setting up barriers and signage, and providing direction or information to others.
• Preparing logs or reports as required for site; writing and/or typing reports and/or entering information in a computer using standard grammar; inspecting control logs and taking action as required.
• Observing and reporting incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the site.
• Responding to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for the site, by the company, and/or through training or certification.
• Acting to ensure that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standards; identifying client products or materials among items carried by client employees or visitors.
•Carrying out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.
As Security Officer you must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
Additional requirements of the Security Officer include:
• High School Diploma or GED. If not, must be willing to complete the GED program within six months.
• 18 years of age
•Have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone) and transportation (public or private).
•Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
•Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
•Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
•Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
•Be an effective team member and courteous telephone manners
•Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances
•Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization
•Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports
•Good organizational skills
APPLY ONLINE BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO WWW.SECURITASJOBS.COM
Interested candidates apply online to the Reno, Nevada location
***Upon Hire must obtain NV Guard Card***
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
NV Lic. # 1100
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Skills Required
- Meet applicable state, county, and municipal security licensing requirements; obtain NV Guard Card upon hire.
- High School Diploma or GED, or willingness to complete GED within six months.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Legal right to work in the United States.
- Reliable means of communication (phone/pager) and reliable transportation (public or private).
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Willingness to participate in pre-employment screening including drug screen and background investigation.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form and to write routine logs and reports.
- Ability to maintain professional composure, adapt to changes, work as an effective team member, and demonstrate good organizational skills.
What We Do
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is a leading provider of customized security and guarding solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of protective services, including on-site guarding, mobile patrols, remote monitoring, and electronic security. They also provide specialized services in fire and safety, corporate risk management through Pinkerton, and professional consulting and investigations to help safeguard people, property, and information.
