Security Officer

What they do

  • Regularly patrol the premises to create a feeling of safety and security to all personnel.
  • Monitor any surveillance footage and act accordingly if there are any signs of illegal activity.
  • Secure the infrastructure at the end of the day by locking doors, closing windows, arming alarms, and making sure there is no one left inside.
  • Remove any trespassers or threats from the area.
  • Call for backup if necessary.
  • Provide aid to people in need.
  • Follows all legal protocol for security guards.
  • Follows instructions whenever handling any equipment to ensure proper functionality.
  • Filing any reports which include observations, surveillance information, information from witnesses, and any other information from the scene of the event.
  • Protect people and property from theft, vandalism, or any other threat by safely removing it from the site or calling for backup to get it removed.
  • Ensure compliance of people on the premises to various safety measures to prevent any injury or damage of property.
  • Abide by all company rules and regulations or the rules of whatever area is being patrol.

Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable of the law and the rules of the area that is to be patrolled.
  • Proficient in First Aid.
  • Certified as a security officer.
  • Very observant and aware of his/her surroundings.
  • Knowledge of protocol for various safety hazards including but not limited to fires, trespassers, and thieves.
  • Able to operate a surveillance system.
  • Familiar with the process of writing reports.
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