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Security Officer

1 month ago


Dayton, United States Merchants Security Full time

Merchants Security Service is a local company that offers a caring personal feel that the mega companies cannot. We have been serving in and around Dayton since 1901. 

Merchants Security Service provides uniformed security officers to the Dayton and surrounding community. While we primarily observe and report, customer service and a smile are a must. Our team works with you to support you in as many ways as possible. We offer full- or part-time positions. We are flexible depending on your needs. We pride ourselves in working with our veterans. If you are currently serving or recently retired, we encourage you to apply. While experience in security is helpful, we also offer training to those who are first timers in our industry. 

Great job for individuals who need a flexible schedule for school, semi-retired/retired individuals and also great for those planning to go into the Criminal Justice field.

Our team is dedicated to our culture; therefore, we work on it every day. If you are interested in becoming part of our caring family, please reach out. By working together with our employees, we feel like Merchants Security Service is the destination for those looking to work in our field. 

Security officers perform various functions to keep company property and environment safe and crime free.

Some of the duties, tasks, and responsibilities commonly performed by our officers in charge of security in organizations are:

Protect and/or watch over company assets and spaces

Watch security cameras to detect any form of suspicious activity within the environment

Set alarm to provide alert in case there is any form of disturbance or emergency within the environment

Sound alarm or place necessary calls to the appropriate authorities (police or fire service) in case of any emergency

Secure spaces and ensure the safety of those within company environment

Control and supervise the entrance of both individuals and vehicles in the office area

Warn people of consequences of breaking certain rules like loitering and trespassing

Monitor the exit of all employees to avoid theft of company properties

Maintain written logs

Provide assistance to both employees and company customers in a friendly and polite manner

Carry out investigations and prepare reports on incidents or any form of suspicious activity that takes/took place.



Minimum Requirements:

21 years of age

Valid driver's license with clean record (no more than four points)

Your own transportation (not public)

High School diploma or equivalent

Clean background check- No felonies, Misdemeanors depend on charge, no theft, robberies or burglary charges

Must pass drug test

Must be able to walk for one hour twice during an eight-hour period

Must be able to stand 25% of the time during an eight-hour period (2 hours)

Must have your own phone (with service, not wi-fi reliant) for communications. We do use an app that would need to be downloaded to receive schedules and to clock in and out of shifts.

 

If you are interested in working as a security officer and meet the minimum requirements above, these are the skills we are looking for:

§ Ability to communicate (possess good communication skills) effectively at all times

§ Must be an individual that has an eye for little details.

§ Must have good interpersonal skills, i.e., he/she must be a people person

§ Must be proactive in nature. He/she must be someone that acts fast whenever necessary

§ Must be able to work effectively as part of a team or lead a team if need be

§ The security officer must be customer-friendly

§ Must have the ability to evaluate and assess any given situation properly. In other words, he/she must possess good analytical skills

§ Must also be good at decision-making

§ Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment as this is important in dispatching his/her duties efficiently

§ Must be familiar with basic computer operations



Compensation details: 14-16 Hourly Wage



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