Job Summary: A security officer’s primary function is to protect the safety of our customers and properties and to prevent unauthorized access to premises. Their responsibilities include:
Requirements:
v Proven experience in security operations.
v Good physical condition and able to perform security duties, such as standing and walking for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
v Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
v Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
v Must pass the entrance screening process
v No criminal charges
v Experience in the security industry is an asset
v Reliable and punctual
v Good communication skills
v Ability to work various shifts
Duties and Responsibilities:
Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment and access points.
Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures and restraining trespassers.
Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities, interviewing witnesses and obtaining signatures.
Maintain the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
Provide excellent customer service.
Adhere to all company service and operating standards.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers.
Protect the customers ‘assets from theft, assault, fire and other safety issues.
Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, patrolling premises regularly, traffic control, and accident investigations.
Report suspicious activity, criminal behavior and security breaches
Perform such duties as may be required from time to time.
Competencies
· Communication Level 1
· Attention to detail Level 1
· Time management Level 1
· Professionalism Level 1
Amalgamated Security Services (Guyana) Inc was established to provide a range of much-needed security services in Guyana in both the private and public security markets and began operations in December of 2014. We provide services to an ever- expanding range of clients including those in the retail, industrial, commercial and hospitality sectors, for clients who are both locally or overseas-based. We also service governmental requirements, both domestic and foreign.
At Amalgamated Security we consider contract security to be much more than a guard standing watch. A security officer's role entails meeting the public in a professional, courteous manner as well as being an official representative for your business or property. To provide the highest level of service for our clients, Amalgamated Security Services (Guyana) Inc requires its employees to undergo extensive background checks and a rigorous training program that typically exceeds the requirements of other security companies - the industry's most stringent. They are designed to extract only capable, trustworthy and motivated personnel.