Unarmed Security Officer in Chicago, Illinois at Unconquerable Security Solutions
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Job Description
Security Officer Duties & Requirements
The Security Officer is responsible for securing the premises, protecting personnel, and maintaining a safe environment by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points, and controlling entry onto the property.
Duties include responding to emergencies by sounding alarms and obtaining assistance, preventing loss or damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policies and procedures, and addressing trespassers when necessary. The officer may also assist with traffic control by directing drivers and maintaining order in designated areas.
The Security Officer is expected to complete detailed reports by documenting observations, incidents, surveillance activity, witness statements, and required signatures. Additional responsibilities include monitoring building systems and equipment controls, supporting preventive maintenance procedures, reporting equipment malfunctions, and assisting with improvements to security operations.
Candidates must be reliable, dependable, and able to conduct consistent patrols. They must have a working understanding of mobile security patrol applications, communicate exceptionally well, and demonstrate a strong history of professionalism, accountability, and consistent work ethic.
Duties & Requirements
Must be able to patrol the property, monitor surveillance equipment, inspect buildings, equipment, and access points, and permit authorized entry.
Must respond appropriately to emergencies, sound alarms when necessary, and obtain assistance when needed.
Must prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policies and procedures, and addressing trespassers when appropriate.
Must assist with traffic control by directing drivers and maintaining order in designated areas.
Must complete detailed reports by documenting observations, incidents, occurrences, surveillance activity, witness information, and required signatures.
Must monitor building systems and equipment controls and report equipment malfunctions or repair needs.
Must be reliable, dependable, and have a strong history of consistent work ethic.
Must have an understanding of mobile security patrol applications.
Must communicate exceptionally well with supervisors, clients, residents, visitors, and team members.
Must have a thorough understanding of uniform policy and professional decorum.
Must remain neat, clean, and professionally presentable at all times while on duty.