Security Officer

SUMMARY

The Security Officer, working independently or as part of a team, is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, and others at his/her assigned site. This position includes inspecting bags and personal belongings of individuals. Your primary responsibility will be to detect and prevent the unauthorized entry of prohibited items, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. This position is supervised by the Supervisor, and/or Management.

Pay and Benefits

Starting Pay at Begins at $ 20.00 DOE

JOB DUTIES

* Responsible for driving corporate vehicle from the Goldbelt corporate office to the boat launch site.
* Responsible for getting on and monitoring boat safety.
* Responsible for checking bags of miners and boarding personnel.
* Conduct thorough inspections of bags, backpacks, purses, and personal belongings of individuals entering the premises.
* May verify the identity of individuals as necessary, following established protocols.
* Enforce security policies and procedures to prevent the entry of prohibited items, such as weapons, explosives, contraband, or restricted items.
* Provide a friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with customers and visitors.
* Notifies local Emergency response agency in the event of an emergency. Maintains order at the site until their arrival and renders basic first aid or CPR as needed.
* Protects the interests and property of Goldbelt Security and the Client.
* Provides assistance to visitors.
* Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with Clients and the public using tact and courtesy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions, including company policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to observe and record events accurately.
• Ability to use common sense and good judgment when making decisions within scope of authority.
• Ability to learn and apply specialized security/protection techniques, methods and procedures.
• Ability to analyze problems and situations and take prompt effective action.
• Ability to enforce regulations and rules effectively.
• Ability to recognize an emergency or immediate threat and take appropriate action in a mature, controlled manner, applying existing policies and guidelines.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to work directly with the public, conveying information and assistance effectively on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of safety and security issues related to pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Skill in utilizing a variety of computer software systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Deltek timekeeping.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); AND
• Must be at least 18 years of age; AND
• Must have 12 months experience as a licensed security guard.
• Six (6) months of experience dealing with the public; AND
• Ability to obtain a Security Guard license issued by the State of Alaska; AND
• Ability to pass a background check; AND
• If applicable, ability to obtain basic first aid and CPR certification within 3 months of hire; AND
• If applicable, ability to pass a drug screen; AND
• If applicable, Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be competent in use of Microsoft word documents and time keeping.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of experience in a work environment requiring safety and security precautions, i.e. previous military, law enforcement or security experience.