Job Description

Signal Security of Central Alabama

We are hiring two security officers to provide a visible security presence at a big box retailer in Bessemer.

Available Positions

• Full Time: Four days per week, 10 hours per day — 40 hours weekly.
• Part Time: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 hours per day — 20 hours weekly.

Shift Hours: 1:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, visible security presence to help deter theft and disruptive activity.
• Conduct foot patrols inside the store and vehicle patrols around the property.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, safety concerns, and incidents.
• Work professionally with store associates, customers, and fellow security officers.
• Complete accurate daily activity and incident reports.

Physical and Driving Requirements

This is an active position requiring walking for two or more hours at a time, followed by driving patrols for two or more hours at a time, throughout a 10-hour shift.

Qualifications

• Current security guard license.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a patrol vehicle.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Dependability and availability for the assigned schedule.
• Professional appearance, strong communication skills, and sound judgment.

This position is strictly unarmed, as required by the customer.

Position Summary:

A Signal Dedicated Officer will conduct static security services for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety. All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.

Soft Skills:

• Visioning: Understanding the big picture and requirements necessary to deliver services that reflect company values, goals, and purpose. Can you exhibit our core values, creating peace of mind for our clients?
• Strategic Planning: Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of daily security responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you accurately execute security checks based on the needs of the post requirements?
• Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you perform your duties to meet expectations and company benchmarks?
• Team Development: Communicate with Clients, team members and management effectively and in a timely manner, receiving and relaying feedback and executing follow up as needed. Can you work cohesively with a team, delivering on key objectives?
• Project Management: Complete understanding and execution of daily tasks and efficiently delivering services that meet the needs of the business. Can you complete your daily assigned tasks and communicate maintenance needs of company assets?

Responsibilities:

• Will conduct and deliver various dedicated services that reflect the company’s values, expectations, and consistent service in alignment with site specific instructions/post orders.
• Will write detailed and accurate reports utilizing company technology and web or app-based software during each shift that align with site instruction/post orders.
• The Ability to consistently arrive on time for shifts, clock in and out, meet time commitments, follow instruction, follow dress code and appearance standards and expectations
• Interacting with internal and external customers on site cultivating a customer service relationship while striving to provide peace of mind.
• Consistently communicates with the Advanced Dedicated Officer or the Dedicated Branch Supervisor to promptly report any customer or property related information and concerns.
• Responsible for the care of any Signal equipment assigned during shift including radios, access keys/cards, vehicles, and devices, etc.
• Consistently deescalate issues through communication in a professional and prompt manner.
• Manage daily activities while meeting key benchmarks and expectations set by the Dedicated Branch Supervisor such as reporting standards and service quality.
• Communicate with the Dedicated Branch Supervisor to receive and disseminate information through Branch Supervisor Daily Scrum, such as the client needs and post order changes to ensure operational excellence and efficiency.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Pass background check and drug test
• Must have reliable transportation
• Complete training modules within first month
• Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds

Signal is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.