Transit Security Officer at Tacoma

Job Description

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. has immediate Full-Time openings for dynamic security professionals in the Seattle Metro Area.

Every day, all over the nation, our everyday heroes help make people feel more secure.  At Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., we recognize this commitment by offering our employees opportunities for training, development and advancement as well as the stability and confidence of working for a reputable national company. Working together, we combine our expertise in security and passion of service to truly make a difference.

Be part of a dynamic security team serving as a Transit Security Officer as you proudly secure your future. Your dedication to protecting the Puget Sound traveling public will earn you great pay and benefits, ongoing training and promotional opportunities!!

 

Job Responsibilities

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
• Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.Prepares logs and reports as required.
• Reports disruptive behavior on the system or property to local law enforcement

Job Requirements

2 years current Military or Law Enforcement experience or 3 years past Military or Law Enforcement experience

21 years or older

US Citizenship or resident alien admitted to work in the United States

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Ability to pass minimum driving requirements

Reliable means of communication

Reliable means of transportation

Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Effective communication skills (written and verbal English)

Use of personal computer and standard office productivity software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications

Acceptable personal appearance

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable WA state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers

Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form

Ability to be an effective team member

Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances

Courteous telephone manner

Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization

 Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports

Good organizational skills

Ability to provide high quality customer service

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures

 

Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands):

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

 

Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations

May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area

May be required to work overtime without advance notice

Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently

Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others

Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain

Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling

Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds

Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

May be required to use company vehicle in the performance of duties 

On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity 

Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others

May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information

Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Tacoma, Company: Securitas USA.