POSITION SUMMARY : This armed position is under the
direct supervision of the Manager for assigned high profile site
and performs a variety of security-related duties. In this
position, you will observe and report activities and incidents at
assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client
property, visitors, and personnel. As an armed officer, you may
respond to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate
escalation of force level up to and including armed response as
dictated by the situation and protocol. Additionally, you will
assist in preserving order and may act to enforce regulations and
directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and
premises; control access to client site and facility through the
admittance process; responsive in all situations; monitors
entrances and exits and acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful
entry. Some assignments may patrol assigned site on foot or in
vehicle, checks for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked
doors, and security violations; protects evidence or scenes of
incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security
investigations; prepares logs or reports as requested. May be
exposed to stressful situations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The functions
listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties
or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might
not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties
may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to
business necessity. All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be
part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are
unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to
be other (non-essential) functions. Employees are held accountable
for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be
documented separately, and may include function, objectives, duties
or tasks not specifically listed herein. In performing functions,
duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe
work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures
related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of
unsafe working conditions. All functions, duties, tasks are to be
carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to
be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and
procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of
company policies and procedures, employees are required to request
clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company
representatives. Duties Include : Controls access to client site or
facility through the admittance process; precludes unauthorized
access to facilities, and the conversion, theft or intentional
destruction of physical assets; assists visitors with a legitimate
need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client
employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their
admittance to the site or facility. Responds to unusual or
emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force
level up to and including armed response following established
protocol for the site and as dictated by the situation, by the
company, and through required training and licensing; maintains
proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment,
restraint devices and weapons as required. Provides an atmosphere
in which all client employees and visitors know that the client
responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous,
respectful, and pleasant interaction with each client employee and
visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good
image of the client and its security department. Communicates in a
provides information, to the extent authorized, regarding the site
and surrounding area as requested by visitors. Monitors entrances
and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls
operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote
entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access
devices; calmly directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave
the property. Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks
for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security
violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and
unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using
appropriate equipment and protective gear. Protects evidence or
scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or
security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides
direction or information to others. Prepares logs or reports as
required for site; writes or types reports or enters information in
a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs
and takes action as required. Observes and reports incidents or
suspicious activity to client representatives, company management,
life / safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate
for the circumstances and / or as required by the site. Responds to
incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water
discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement
weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures
established for the site, by the company, and / or through training
or certification. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a
similar nature and scope as required for the assigned
site.
Security Professional • Pinole, CA, Contra Costa County, CA; California, United States