Security Officer Position
Indianapolis, IN
Pay: $11/hour
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5pm
Patrolling
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Surveillance
Written Communication
Background Check
Driver's License
Active Firearms License
Brief description:
The position of security guard consists of protecting property, assets or people. Duties and responsibilities include guarding, patrolling, and monitoring premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Tasks:
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting and denying entry.
- Obtain help by sounding alarms.
- Prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
- Control traffic by directing drivers.
- Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
- Maintain organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
- Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs; evaluate new equipment and techniques.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances;
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons;
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property;
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises;
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas;
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates;
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary;
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Qualifications and requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, and to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.