Security Officer Job Responsibilities: Job responsibilities are important to include in your security officer job description. Ensure the alertness and judgment skills of the potential candidates by including these key duties:

• Presents losses and damage by reporting irregularities and informs violators of policy and procedures.
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points.
• Investigates security breaches, incidents, and other alarming behavior.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Interviews witnesses and obtains signatures as needed.
• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
• Maintains the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Security Officer Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent sense of judgment
• Can stay alert at all times
• MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENCE
• Prior experience preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS Driver License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations