Security Officer at Winnsboro

Job Description

U.S. Security Associates, Inc. (USA) engineers high-value security solutions for over 2,800 clients throughout the country. As one of the nation’s largest uniformed guard service providers, we attribute our success to continually investing in security program design and support, offering above-average security officer wages, providing superior background screening, training and supervision, and the most responsive customer service in the industry.

Security Officer Description: Under direct supervision, patrols assigned area to ensure protection of clients, visitors, property and equipment. Will be providing escorts. Controls and monitors access ingress and egress out of assigned site and monitors burglar and fire alarm systems as required.

• Patrols assigned area on foot, on bicycle, or in motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses client keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
• Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Provides escort services as necessary.
• Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
• Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or call box lights to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
• Prepares routine, standardized reports and notifications to off site security director.
• May provide specialized security in complex operational areas, requiring specific knowledge of the operating environment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED with at least 3-6 years of working experience. Must have a clean criminal background. Must be drug free. You will be given a drug screen.You must have your own transportation. Applicants must have flexibility to work any shift and weekends as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Winnsboro, Company: US Security Associates.