Security Officer

Security Officer

Company:
Apollo Security

Location:
Cookeville
TN
US

Category:
Professional Services, Facilities

Degrees Required:
High School

Employment Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time

Manages Others:
No

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

• Previous Experience
• Licensing
• License Licensing Agent Frequency
• Certification Requirements
• Computer Skills
• Application Skill Level
• Physical Requirements
• General Office Environment
• Moderate Physical Activity (e.g., occasional to prolonged standing, lifting, bending, filing, typing, etc.)
• Strenuous Physical Activity (e.g., frequent and sustained lifting, carrying, etc.)
• Exposure to Infectious Materials (e.g., fluids, solids, tissue and/or other waste products)
• Exposure to Hazardous Materials (e.g., waste, dust, gases and/or fumes)

 

 

Requirements:

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Security Officer

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JOB SUMMARY

Protects property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference.  Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.  Preserves order and may enforce regulations pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.

  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Controls access to client facility; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility.

• Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department.

• Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the facility and surrounding area as requested by visitors.

• Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.

• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear. 

• Prepares logs or reports as required for post; writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.

• Observes and reports 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 post.

• Responds to emergencies in a an orderly manner utilizing proper training and following all SOPs.

• Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post. 

  

  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

  

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred.

  

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.

• Ability to be an effective team member.

• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.

•  Courteous telephone manner.

• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.

• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to provide high quality customer service.

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

  

Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation, a candidate must have the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions described.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.

• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.

• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.

•  Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

• Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls.

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others.

• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.

• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.

• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• May be required to use vehicle for the performance of duties.  

• On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity. 

• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.

• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information. 

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BENEFITS

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• MEDICAL INSURANCE Apollo Security is proud to offer medical insurance to all of our FT employees. We offer a choice of two plans to meet your needs. Your coverage begins on the 1st of the month following 90 days of employment.  
• DENTAL INSURANCEApollo is proud to offer Dental insurance to all our FT employees. The waiting period for this benefit is 90 days.  
• LIFE INSURANCE All FT Security Officers receive $5000 in life insurance paid by Apollo Security provided by MetLife Insurance. This is a free benefit for you and your family’s piece of mind. For 137 years, MetLife has been insuring the lives of the people who depend on them. Their success is based on our long history of social responsibility, strong leadership, sound investments, and innovative products and services.

 

• VACATION Apollo Security provides eligible FT employees with paid vacation time for their rest and relaxation. Apollo believes that vacation time is important to the well-being of our employees. Apollo offers the following vacation schedule: One week after one (1) year; Two weeks after three (3) years; Three weeks after five (5) years; Four weeks after ten (10) years.

 

• DIRECT DEPOSIT Apollo offers direct deposit to all employees. This allows for the convenience of your payroll funds to be directly deposited into your bank account every week. It’s fast, convenient and you can count on it every week.
  
  
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