Security Officer

Shift: Full-Time & Part-time available (All shifts)

Essential Functions

• Appear on post in accordance with uniform requirements and fitness for duty.
• Maintain a command presence, vigilance and awareness at all times.
• At all times, convey CAS’s positive attributes of customer-focused security.
• Conduct post inspections, equipment inspections and review current pass along information to be aware of any new or changed assignments.
• Be able to identify and deny access of prohibited items.
• Remain knowledgeable of security orders, directives and procedures at all times.
• Admit or deny access as directed by management or Standard Operating Protocols.
• Stand post as a deterrent to any person seeking access to the controlled area by orally challenging them of their need to enter.
• Verify all person’s credentials and badges, ensuring the name, company and expiration date are all present on the badge. Verify the picture matches the person seeking access.
• Take reasonable and prudent action to ensure the safety of employees, visiting personnel, and client assets.
• Observe and monitor the actions of persons considering entering the secured area.
• Control the security post area using prescribed actions to meet entry and denial criteria.
• Use security equipment as prescribed per post and implement all access control measures.
• Prepare legible daily logs, reports and incident reports as required with adequate detail and description.
• Report to management all unusual or suspicious activity. Pass this information along during shift changes and briefings.
• Seek supervisory input as a situation dictates.
• Make immediate emergency notifications as necessary when confronted with creditable information.
• Provide directions as necessary.
• Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform vehicle inspections according to Standard Operating Protocols and post orders.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• U.S. citizen, U.S. National or lawful permanent resident
• Must have a valid Texas guard license.
• Must be able to perform all functions of the job with, or without, reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to provide a local address and phone number.
• Must be willing to adhere to the Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn security operation and procedures.
• Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be neat, well-groomed and present a professional appearance.
• Able to pass a skills assessment process.
• Able to meet any special qualifications set forth in post orders or other relevant protocols and directives.