Our stellar client, a Higher Education Theology Academic Program-based University is currently searching for a skilled Security Officer to work full time on-campus in the downtown Atlanta area. They are located 1-2 miles from the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. 

Please apply today and our client will contact you, if your background aligns with our current long-term needs for this career opportunity. 

Perks:

• This role will include benefits such as medical, dental, vision.
• Professional Development Learning Opportunities.
• Team Oriented Work Environment and Company Events! 

Summary

• Provides personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of the campus. 

Core Top Skills:

• Patrols assigned campus area on foot, in assigned motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security, uses company keys to open and close buildings, monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
2. Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles occurring on the campus.
3. Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary.
4. Provides other public assistance, such as lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information.
5. Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations.
6. Contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
7. Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators, approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate occurring.
8. May confront and/or detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
9. Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or streetlights to ensure proper functioning. Reports malfunctions as required.
10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in performing building security and lock procedures.
• Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in providing protection services to individuals on the campus.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity; requires handling of average-weight objects and standing or walking for extended periods of time.