Security Officer
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Security Officer

Job description

Security Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Security personnel, or a Security Officer, provides protection and surveillance for a person, group, organization, or asset. Their duties include patrolling a specific area, providing protection when needed and maintaining incident reports.

Security job duties and responsibilities

A competent Security Officer should be able to handle various duties and responsibilities within their work environment. Typically, all Security Officers have these main duties and responsibilities:

Protect the business’ property, staff, and the environment by keeping the location secure.
Apprehend trespassers and remove people who violate the rules of the location they secure.
Report any suspicious incidences to management in detail.
Act in a lawful manner while in defense of the property, staff, and environment they oversee.
Conduct regular and random patrols around the business building and perimeter.

What does Security do?

Security personnel are typically employed by any organization that requires assistance keeping their building secure and employees protected. Depending on the type of security they provide, Security personnel might travel with people or assets from one point to another or patrol an indoor or outdoor area to keep trespassers out. Some Security personnel work with individuals while others work for companies or events. Many Security personnel have previous experience in the military or law enforcement before working in the field of security.

Security skills and qualifications

A successful candidate for a Security position will have various qualifications to make them an ideal candidate. The following skills are important for a Security Officer:

Great interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with business customers and other visitors to the premises
Keen and observant eye to ensure any suspicious activity does not go unnoticed
Ability to act with integrity and in a professional manner

Pay Range: $12.00-$16.00 per hour

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