New Job Security Officer

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Today I want to share with you the job that I am doing if you all did not know. Since 911 our jobs as Security is more dangerous than in the past. I am in training and will try to blog on a daily basis. If you wish me to share with you on Security just let me know otherwise I will try to stay on the post a day topics. Thank you, Jackie (the serious side of her)

Security Officer Basic Job Responsibilities:
Assists with crowd control situations. Provides support to vendors and mall employees when requested. Answers questions and assists guests and employees with reasonable requests. Ability to multitask and switch gears according to priority of requests. Remains flexible to ever changing environment; adapts well to different situations. Patrol facility or man post as instructed and serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detect suspicious activities and watch for criminal acts or client rule infractions at or near assigned post which may be a threat to the property, client or employees at the site. Report all incidents, accidents or medical emergencies. Respond to emergencies, such as medical and bomb threats; and to alarms, such as fire and intrusion by following emergency response proceedings.

Security Officer Basic Qualifications:
•Demonstrates a passion for customer service.
•Comfortable assisting with large crowds.
•Positive, approachable demeanor with excellent communication skills.
•Must be able to respond quickly to requests for assistance in challenging situations.
•Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
•Ability to withstand inclement weather.
•May be required to sit, stand, walk and/or work outdoors up to 8 hours per day.
•Must possess current driver’s license and pass MVR check.
•Prior retail loss prevention experience desired.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED, or at least 10 years of verifiable employment history.
• At least one verifiable employer.
• No criminal convictions as specified
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Negative result on pre-employment drug screen.
• Successful completion of Security Officer Basic Course exam.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively at client site.