Security Officer at Velociti Services Co in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Security Officer

US-PA-Pittsburgh

Job ID: 2024-1639
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Janitorial
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Overview

As a Security Officer at Velociti Services you will ensure the safety and security of designated properties, assets, personnel, and visitors. You will investigate and report irregularities and guard against unlawful behavior and will be responsible for patrolling the premises, setting up security controls, monitoring property access, investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing client security policies.

To be successful as a security officer you should be highly observant and able to objectively assess the severity of a situation. An outstanding security officer should be able to remain calm and decisive in any situation.

Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Inspecting and patrolling premises regularly
• Monitoring surveillance cameras and reporting suspicious behavior
• Communicating with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical personnel
• Monitoring public access and ensuring the security of all personnel and visitors
• Responding to alarms and analyzing security footage
• Investigating suspicious behavior, incidents, and security breaches
• Maintaining an activity log and preparing surveillance reports
• Adhering to client security policies / requirements and legal regulations
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

Required Skills / Abilities:

• High school diploma/GED
• Appropriate state licensing to become security officer
• Outstanding surveillance and observation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Strong report writing skills
• Working knowledge of public safety, security operations, and procedures
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations
• The ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own
• The ability to make critical decisions under pressure
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• A strong commitment to company service values
• Time management - organizing, planning, and prioritizing
• Ability to multi-task and change directions easily
• Act as a collaborative team player, possess a strong customer service orientation, and be a consultative problem solver

Physical Requirements

Applicants for this role must be able to:

• Lift, bend, squat, and stretch to move boxes, parcels, and shipments
• Climb small to medium flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Approximately equal amount of time sitting and walking
• Requires ability to bend, reach and stand for extended periods
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone and walkie-talkie
• Close visual work on a computer terminal
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
• Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised platform

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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Salary:

$17.00

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