Security Officer

Job Category: Non-Exempt/Part-time/Seasonal

Reports to: Security Supervisor

General Description:

Officers are charged with the primary safety of all persons and property situated within their observation and/or assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain the security of premises.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Complete logs, reports, and incidences
• Present yourself with a neat and clean appearance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. Able to operate a variety of vehicles for security purposes. Ability to carry out orders and enforce rules and regulations. Good customer service skills. Pleasant demeanor. Good moral turpitude.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a clean criminal record.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Work Environment, Communication & Physical Abilities:

Mostly relaxed work environment. Shift work required, including day, swing, night, weekends, and holidays year-round. Communicate with patrons, staff, supervisors, and others with courtesy and respect. Be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Security should also be prepared to be in/around large groups of patrons during Racing Season, as well as horses and equine buildings. Security duties may be indoors or outdoors. Physical abilities are, but are not limited to:

• Push/lift/carry 5 to 75 Lbs.
• Stand, walk, and sit 8 hours per day.
• Maneuver quickly when incidents occur.
• Bend, squat, flex, or reach to complete tasks.
• Good hearing, speech, writing, and observing abilities.

Tools & Equipment:

Vehicles, equipment, tools, radio, and computers.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.26 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Most of our staff are fully vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auburn, WA 98001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location