Security Officer III (Armed)

Position Overview

Highly skilled Security Professional. Assigned to a fixed post or performs preventive patrol in an assigned area on foot or by vehicle. Provides armed protection of corporate property, assets, personnel and visitors against illegal entry, theft, vandalism, safety hazards and fire. Monitors security cameras, access controls, visitor management and related systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• Monitors personnel movements to and from controlled access areas.
• Responsible for checking in and properly vetting all campus visitors.
• Responds to gate bypasses and performs gate overrides.
• Conducts standbys for failed drug tests, employee terminations and other personnel actions as required.
• Patrols grounds and parking areas by vehicle and on foot; observes employees, contractors and visitors.
• When assigned patrol duty, may be required to oversee Security Operations Center in the absence of higher authority.
• Identifies vehicles parked in violation of law or company policy and takes corrective action.
• Notifies, assists, and directs external first responders and internal emergency response teams as required.
• Ensures security management is apprised of all significant and unusual events in a timely fashion.
• Documents daily activities; conducts preliminary investigations and prepares reports concerning personal injury, property damage, theft, or describing problems or incidents.
• When assigned patrol duty, may be required to transport employees to and from hospital for nonemergent care.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather and other incidents.
• Assists with traffic flow on campus and at gate entrances.
• Maintains and monitors security cameras, access controls, visitor management and related systems.
• Depending upon work assignment, may be required to weigh/inspect truckloads and enter load information and customer/truck information into computer.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Attends training and other required company functions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.