Security Officer Job Description Sample Template
JOB TITLE:
- Security Officer
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all visitors to the building produce valid identification.
- Monitor CCTV systems to ensure building security.
- Review camera footage as needed when requested by management.
- This person will coordinate vehicle and equipment service, maintenance, and inspections, including onboard camera and GPS systems.
- Maintain primary communication with drivers and the security team throughout the transportation process and ensure required recorded monitoring during the transportation process.
- Be the primary contact for any transportation-related coordination activities.
- Assist the transportation team and drive as needed.
- Maintain, document, and update any standard operating procedures as needed for the transportation process.
- Serve as training officer to new security staff.
- Performing security patrols by company or client vehicle and/or on foot.
- Protect property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, trespassing, fire, and accidents.
- Crowd control in public areas.
- Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense.
- Maintain open communication with facility staff on policies, procedures, and processes
- Train personnel in physical security procedures and the use of physical security equipment.
- Document access control change requests by maintaining an up-to-date and accurate change log.
- Assist in testing of installed equipment and provide basic programming such as adding card readers, cameras, and alarm points to existing systems.
- Remain vigilant in identifying problems such as unauthorized personnel, alarms indicating fire, or any other potential safety hazards to employees or visitors to the facility.
- Monitor and perform follow-up investigations on all incident reports filed by security staff.
- Abide by the Private Security Professional Code of Ethics in upholding professionalism and integrity of the industry.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Minimum 21 years of age (or per state regulations).
- Must pass all required background checks.
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Knowledge of proper reconciliation procedures and proficient in mathematical skills.
- In-depth knowledge of inventory management, controls, and procedures
- Solid customer relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to adhere to and maintain delivery schedule and route.
- Ability to navigate heavily trafficked cities and roadways in a safe and timely manner.
- Prior military, police, safety, and or security detail experience preferred.
- Proficiency in First Aid and the use of AED equipment to render aid in an emergency situation.
- Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule based on the demands of the business.
- Strong attention to detail and computer literacy.
- Critical thinking skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Regularly sit, walk, or stand for long periods of time, pull/push, carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and grasp.
- Frequently reach, taste, or smell.
- Occasionally climb, stoop/crouch, crawl, carry up to 25 pounds, talk, or hear.
- Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses, and differentiate between colors (no color blindness).