Access Control & Dispatch Officers Needed! $500 Sign-On Bonus After 90 Days

Job Description

Dispatch and Access Control Security Officers

MUST HAVE PRIOR DISPATCH EXPERIENCE!!!

Are you interested in being part of our Security Team?

• Apply quickly and efficiently online.
• Weekly pay.
• Growth opportunities within the company.
• Health, dental, vision, and more!
• Employee referral bonus program.
  
  

Why Securitas?

• We offer weekly pay, excellent benefits, employee perks, and educational assistance.
  
  

What?

• Security Officer Positions
• Pay range: $19.10-$19.46 per hour, plus a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days
• Shifts: All Shifts Available
• 5:00am-5:00pm, 5:00pm-5:00am (rotating shifts)
  

Who?

• Must be at least 18 years old and pass a lifetime background check and drug test.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be professional.
• Our policy requires a professional appearance. Visible body piercing accessories or visible tattoos are not permitted unless authorized.
  
  

Job Summary

This position is responsible for access control of the client's facility and the safety, security, and well-being of the client's employees, as well as its property, visitors, vendors, and anyone conducting business at the facility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Duties include issuing and rescinding client site access badges, maintaining accurate records including the access control database, reporting to shift supervisors with daily reports of routine operations and issues, providing customer service to the client, vendors, and all site visitors, and being prepared to step into the Dispatcher position as needed.

Essential Functions

The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and may be documented separately. The employee may 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 functions, 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 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, or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner and 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

• Controls access to the client site or facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner to expedite admittance.
• Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides courteous, respectful, and pleasant interactions with each client employee and visitor; presents a positive image of the client.
• Communicates in a manner that is open, honest, and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances and the movement of people; monitors remote entrances using closed-circuit television; operates remote access devices.
• Inspects for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
• Prepares logs and reports as required for the site; writes or types reports and enters information into 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.
• Acts to ensure that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accordance with Client/FTZ standards; identifies client products or materials among items carried by client employees or visitors.
• Communicates with supervisors and the client through written reports, telephone, and radio communications.
• Operates as a backup Dispatcher, capable of fielding emergency calls, dispatching the proper resources, multitasking, and prioritizing competing requirements.
• Can stand and walk as necessary for the duration of the shift.
• Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.
• Performs any other client/company-specified duties.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  
  

Competencies (as Demonstrated Through Experience, Training, And/or Testing)

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, all security operations and procedures.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone and computer manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Must be comfortable and capable of learning new computer programs and communicating via phone and email.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands)

With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation, Requires The Physical And Mental Capacity To Perform Effectively All Essential Functions. In Addition To Other Demands, The Job Includes

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and pressure.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection surveys, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
• May be required to work overtime with or without advance notice.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Keyboarding, basic computer usage, and operating controls.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
• Frequent standing and walking, which may involve climbing stairs, walking up inclines, and traversing uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Required lifting and/or moving related to emergency assistance and/or emergency equipment. Depending upon assignment, this may be occasional or frequent and may involve weight or force in excess of 70 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use a vehicle in the performance of duties.
• On occasion, may be required to perform stressful and physical activities.
• Depending upon assignment, may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  
  

How To Apply

• Complete the online application at SecuritasJobs.com
  
  

Securitas is the most locally focused Protective Services company in the United States, with over 640 local branch managers and approximately 86,000 security officers who provide unmatched security solutions to meet the specific needs of thousands of businesses. Securitas USA's core business is security services. Our main service offering categories are specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management.

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

About Us

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits Include

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work
  
  

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.

About The Team

Our Company Mission:

Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Our Values

Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity

Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance

Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

Helpfulness

As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.