Security Officer for Residential Gated Community

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Job DescriptionOverviewEKG Security, Inc. is a Georgia based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that has served Georgia for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide personalized and customized security services to our clients. Our unique background and experience enables us to provide differentiated and excellent service. EKG Security, Inc. exists to serve its clients, employees and communities in which we live.EKG's ValuesIntegrity - The first and most important value centers on trust between EKG Security, Inc., our client, our communities and our employees.Respect- For the individual and the client we serve by putting others first and valuing their differences.Flexibility - Responsiveness to the client and employees to ensure that we provide customized and timely service.Humility - Putting service to others ahead of personal interests.Excellence - Providing and striving for the best results for service, the team, and individual.Empowerment - Development and training programs that enable employees to do their best.Job DescriptionPosition: Security Officer for Gated CommunityLocation: Mt. Gilead, NCEmployment Type: Part-TimePay: $ 15.00/hrShifts: Friday-Sunday, 12 PM–8 PMDescription: Unarmed security position providing fixed and roving patrol security for a client site. Shifts vary.Responsibilities include:security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicleunderstand and fulfill obligations and responsibilities of all postsinvestigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.complete 24-hour basic security officer course within six month of hiring.complete applicable Safety & Environmental Rules training.maintain daily activity reports on paper, computer, smart phone or tablet.watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazardssound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized personspermit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exitsassist customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional mannercompleting post order training and familiarizationExpectations include one or more of the following essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:be able to work overtime and on various shifts as needed; including weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodation based on religious beliefs or disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basisbe able to maintain accurate records (ability to read and write)effectively comprehend numerous policies, procedures, and concepts in order to respond appropriately to various situationcommunicate effectively with otherswalk up and down stairsuse a computer or tablet with basic competence to include:Guard tour systemCamera monitoring system.E-mail program - being able to compose and read e-mails.patrolling the client's facility (length and period to be determined by client)control access to the client facility (foot and vehicle traffic)stand for long periods of time sometimes in excess of eight hourswork outside in a variety of weather conditions depending on the assignmentCandidates are required to:possess a high school diploma or equivalentpass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensingcomplete site-specific training before serving as a qualified security officerhave a driver's license if driving a company or client-owned vehiclehave the ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitorsability to interact cordially and communicate with the publicbe at least 18 years oldbe a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United Stateshave access to reliable transportation/self-owned that allows for short notice responsebe able to work any shift, 24 hours per day, seven days per weekparticipate in training sessions and meetings when scheduledadhere to EKG and client safety policieshave a mobile phonehave an e-mail address and regularly use itbe able to operate a computer (Windows-based) and tablet with basic competency to include human resources and time entry software/web-sites, e-mail, and time entry phone systemsbe able to effectively read, write, and speak Englishbe able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior militaryBenefitsFull-time employees are eligible for the following benefits after 90 days.Medical Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanFREE UniformsPAID VacationsIncentive BonusesAdvancement OpportunitiesOn-Going TrainingCompetitive CompensationService Awards and RecognitionFlexible Hours#WHYEKG