Diamond Shadow Job Description for Security Officer Position

Security Officer
Our client, a protective services company specializing in physical security and investigative solutions for the preservation of physical assets and competitive intelligence, is currently hiring a Security Officer to join its physical security unit.  Must possess a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms as well as be certified under Pennsylvania Act 235 as a basic requirement of this position.

Hours and Compensation: Full time, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift availability. Must be flexible to be on call for variable shifts.

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package - 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Holidays, PTO. 

Responsibilities:
• Preserve the stability and lawfulness of all personnel and visitors by enforcing the regulations and directives of the assigned property and its facilities
• Cultivate and maintain proactive relationships with property personnel and visitors through a positive attitude and professional interactions; serve as the point of contact and first responder for all personnel and visitors within the property facilities 
• Respond to unusual conditions, disasters, and emergency situations within the assigned post or property, incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, hazardous materials, chemical spills, explosions, inclement weather, power outages, and other incidents
• Engage adversarial persons through conflict de-escalation and resolution; by utilizing the appropriate escalation of force level as necessary up to and including armed response by adhering to the established use of force continuum protocol; detain violators and trespassers according to protocol and legal standards
• Uphold the requisite skills ascribed in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, weapons, devices, and tools required and necessary to complete daily job functions and allocated tasks
• Control access to the assigned property and its facilities through admittance procedures; direct people and vehicles; prevent unauthorized access; preclude the alteration, destruction, theft, diversion, and loss of physical assets
• Conduct routine foot patrols to assess risk and threat levels; check for unsafe conditions or hazards; inspect protection devices and fire control equipment for irregularities and  malfunctions; evaluate access points and controlled areas; determine security violations
• Manage and monitor all aspects of the surveillance systems and security systems; ensure continuous operation of associated equipment and maintenance as required; sound alarms and administer lockdown or evacuation procedures by ushering personnel to safe locations and clearing the facility; contact local emergency units and first responders as required
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing for daily public interaction; exercise professional mannerisms and relay clear and concise information when conveying messages to local and state government agencies, departments, and representatives 
• Undertake investigative measures pertaining to abnormalities, suspicious activity, and incidents; interview individuals and collect evidence as required; annotate all information into logs; preserve evidence and prepare final reports.
• Possess or able to obtain a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms (REQUIRED)
• Certified under Pennsylvania Act 235 (REQUIRED)

Employment Standards:

    • Experience – 2-3 years of experience working in physical security or a security related capacity; law enforcement; military service (DD 214 required); or related field

Additional Requirements:
• (Access to reliable transportation and) Possess a current valid PA Driver’s License with minimal to no violations of the law
• The ability to provide a driver history record upon request
• Driving record free of moving violations in the last 5 years with no more than a total of 3 or less moving violations on the record’s history
• Driving record free of “at fault” motor vehicle accidents in the last 5 years with no more than a total of 2 or less motor vehicle accidents on the record’s history
• Driving record with no revocations or suspensions
• Driving record free from any limitations that would hinder the ability to complete driving tasks required for this position
• The ability to maintain a driving record free of violations of all local and State laws
• The ability to be covered under motor vehicle insurance
• The ability to successfully complete and pass additional driver training and testing that may be required to perform driving tasks.
 

Interested candidates will please submit a résumé in confidence.

J. L. Nick & Associates and its clients are equal opportunity employers