Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

We’re looking for a highly competent security officer to join our team to monitor the premises and protect our valued staff, visitors, clients, and inventory. Part time weekends, 12 hours Saturday and 12 hours Sunday. Our ideal candidate will have 3 years prior experience as a security officer or guard, as well as training in self-defense and first aid.

He or she will have a sharp eye with quick reaction time in the detection of any suspicious or criminal behavior, and prevention of theft or vandalism. Although you’ll be working under the direct supervision of our security coordinator, we will rely upon you for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets, personnel, clients, visitors, and other people and property on our grounds.

Objectives of this Role

• Ensure a safe environment through a team effort of diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control
• Be visible and observant at all times, greeting staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately
• Maintain the company’s reputation with professionalism and legal compliance
• Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years.
• Security Class D license a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience as security officer
• Helpful, courteous attitude
• Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense
• Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Be visible and observant at all times, greeting staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately
• Maintain the company’s reputation with professionalism and legal compliance
• Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage
• Makes regular checks of the buildings, grounds and offices watching for prowlers or for damage or loss of property.
• Investigates while performing rounds of the facility for unusual, suspicious, or extraordinary events, and completes paperwork as needed.
• Reports accurately in both verbal and written form any and all incidents.
• Maintains accurate records and activity reports as deemed necessary.
• Assists Screening and Assessment, Detox, Adult Services Unit, Children’s Unit, and the Transitional Group Home Unit when needed and responds calmly in emergency situations.
• Assists the Charge Nurse, AOC, PM, or designee as needed (One to one duties, witnessing documentation, use of CPI, and control of aggression techniques).
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Miscellaneous duties are performed according to instruction.