Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10^th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in Automotive News. A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Flex-N-Gate group of companies is a family of employees that services one of the largest industries in the world, suppling automotive manufacturers with the resources to support critical infrastructure, globally. Flex-N-Gate employees are truly the most precious resource. Main objective for this position is to maintain activities that safeguard company assets, employees, guests, or others on company property. Together we will serve and safeguard the global family we have built.

Responsibilities

• Interior/exterior patrols
• Medical escorts/emergencies
• Automobile assists, (jump-starts/unlocks)
• Payroll distribution
• Access control management
• Disciplinary/termination support
• Investigations & report writing
• Monitor & record VMS (video management systems)
• Monitor time clock activities
• Inclement weather assistance
• Asset protection
• Loss prevention
• Other duties as assigned
• Security Officers must demonstrate good judgement, professionalism, and excellent communication skills. They should also be able to manage stressful situations and maintain a calm demeanor

Experience

• Have security, military, or law enforcement experience and/or attending College/University seeking a degree in criminology/criminal justice (or comparable course of study) or have obtained a degree in said field(s) of study.

Education

• Must have High School diploma or its equivalency
• Registered as a security officer (when it is required/available in your Country, State or Province).
• Trained in First Aid/Basic Life Support

Security check

• Must have clean criminal record, mandatory checks required annually
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have valid drivers license and clean driving record

Physical Conditions

• Must be in good physical condition
• Must be able to remain in elements for extended periods of time
• Must be able to do required foot patrols
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds/27 kilograms

Other

• Must work weekends and holidays as needed
• Familiarity with report writing (competency in spelling/grammar)
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills

Recommended skills

• Familiarity of legal guidelines in the areas of security and public safety
• Experience using VMS (video management systems)
• Familiarity with Access Control Systems
• Completion of relevant to security (verbal judo, self-defense, handcuffing, crowd management, etc)
• Proficient in the use of computers, including Windows OS, MS Office applications, and internet navigation

What does a Security Officer do?

Security Officers protect the people and assets of the company by keeping watch for any threats. They perform regular security checks on buildings. An officers post is at entrance points, so no intruders successfully enter the premises.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a Security Officer?

A Security Officer is responsible for securing premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring VMS/access control equipment with a sharp eye. They inspect buildings and assure compliance to policy and procedure while also preventing losses or damages by reporting irregularities that may arise such as theft attempts on valuable assets.

What makes a Good Security Officer?

Security Officers must have excellent communication skills. Being able to explain the details of any situation, no matter who arrives on the scene, helps them make better decisions about how best to manage things as needed.

Whom does a Security Officer work with?

A Security Officer works alongside or under a Security Director or Manager who oversees all security operations within the company. A Security Officer may provide briefs on specific situations to the Director/Manager, who will manage the more complex elements.

Works alongside plant supervision/management/plant personnel.

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say?
It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.
Lots of growth opportunity.
The companys young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.
Not just a joba great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.