Security Officer job - Midwest - Universal Protection Service - Terre Haute, IN

The ideal candidate for the Security Officer position is excellent with customers and has an impressive ability to communicate. This is a great opportunity to join Universal Protection Service; a dynamic high-powered security team focused on securing client properties while delivering exceptional customer service. Universal Protection Service proudly supports the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a group of leading U.S. companies whose goal is to collectively hire 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Foot, Bike or Golf cart patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
  


• Observe and report suspicious activities and persons
  


• Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
  


• Enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance
  

Position Requirements

Requirements for this position include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  


• Be at least 18 years of age.
  


• Must be able to obtain a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying.
  


• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
  


• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
  


• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  


• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.
  

Essential Physical and Mental Functions

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
  


• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
  


• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
  


• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
  


• Run as needed
  


• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
  


• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
  


• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
  


• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
  


• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
  


• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
  


• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
  


• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
  


• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)
  

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Division

Midwest – Universal Protection Service

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