Security Officer (Part-Time)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and work with outside responders as needed for effective emergency response.
• Be available to work in a dynamic and changing schedule.
• Maintain a secured facility including monitoring access, checking identification, and monitoring deliveries.
• Monitor the city sidewalks and roads surrounding the Institute.
• Enforce compliance with the Institute Parking Policy and address illegally parked vehicles creating safety hazards.
• Create and maintain a sense of safety and security on the worksite.
• Understand what to do in all emergencies.
• Conduct facility surveillance: patrol the Campus in a vehicle, on foot, or monitor surveillance from a fixed stationary post.
• Monitor the electronic surveillance system continuously for intruders when at the front desk.
• Make rounds stopping at each 'Diggy point' during each scheduled shift.
• Detect breaches in security and contact appropriate authorities.
• Maintain detailed and accurate reports on each shift.
• Lock and unlock doors and turn off lights during certain shifts.
• Maintain dependable vigilance at all times.
• Monitor and control employee and non-employee access to all areas.
• Follow correct procedures for visitors and after-hour sign-in.
• Understand and implement the incident response command system during an emergency.
• Cooperate with local authorities as needed.
• Obtain CPR/AED and PPCT (Levels of Force, Pepper Spray, Expandable Baton, and Hand Cuffing) Certifications.
• Respond to internal and external alarms following all required procedures.
• Report all security concerns and any failures of security systems (Access/Intrusion/Video systems).
• Display courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and provide outstanding customer service.
• Follow all specific procedures and directives identified in the 'Guard Book' or other guidance documents.
• Notify the Security Manager and Lead Security Officer of any suspicions of and/or security breaches.
• Follow guidance or complete tasks directed by the Security Manager or Lead Security Officer.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize MS Office product suite (email, word, excel).
• Must possess a valid Alabama Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record to drive a company vehicle on patrol.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks.
• Willing to be flexible and work extra hours/overtime when necessary.
• Able to use judgment within defined practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Applicants will be required to qualify with a firearm through the Alabama Security Regulatory Board and meet required certifications through the ASRB.

Preferred Qualifications

• Alabama Security Regulatory Board Certification.
• Prior law enforcement, military, or armed security experience preferred.

Job Specific Behaviors

• Planning and Organization - Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
• Contributes to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Customer Focus – Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relations.
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes, procedures and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Attention to Detail - Ensures details of assigned tasks are followed.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Safety Awareness – Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety; upholds safety standards.

Physical Demands

• This position will be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and may be subject to various weather conditions.
• Ability to perform work standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to physically respond to emergencies and security threats.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Be able to obtain certification in the use of handcuffs, chemical deterrent sprays, and baton usage.
• Must be able to certify in first aid and CPR/AED.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Maintain yearly certification through the Alabama Security Regulatory Board.