Physical Security Officer I

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Danbury
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY The purpose of this job is to safeguard Charter---s facilities, employees and visitors by maintaining a high visibility presence while providing exceptional customer service and assistance to its employees and visitors to the location. This role will be responsible for conducting unarmed patrol of the location(s) on foot and/or in a vehicle, monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, access points and permitting entry. This job is responsible for preventing loss and damage by reporting irregularities and informing violators of policy and procedures. We are hiring for this role for a projected start date of late February 2021. Application, interviewing and selection process will take place over the December 2020 and January 2021 timeframe. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Greet, process and provide assistance to employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards Sound alarms and/or notify first responders (police, fire, and rescue) in case of emergency or presence of unauthorized persons Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate requirements Investigate and prepare reports on physical security incidents and suspicious activities Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation Perform other duties as requested REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Must possess active/current Certified Security Officer/Guard License for state of Connecticut, or ability/willingness to obtain (with Company assistance) upon hire Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Team oriented Consistently displays a professional and positive attitude Must possess a valid Driver---s License Must have access to reliable transportation Current AED and CPR certification Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public Active listening skills Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately Attention to detail Ability to work varied shifts as necessary Ability to successfully complete all training required for the position Ability to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military Education Number of Years High school diploma or equivalent Related Work Experience 2 Physical security related experience Preferred Work Experience Prior law enforcement/military/fire service Working Conditions Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat Major activity: Walking and standing for significant periods of time, as well as speaking, listening, observing For more information on Spectrum---s benefits, please click here.

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