Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use both hands, is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, talk, and hear (communicate verbally in person and via telephone and/or applicable two-way radio equipment) and must be able to read computer screens, correspondence, and reports in English.
• Must be able to write handwritten reports in the field in clear, legible English.
• The employee must be able to constantly walk with both legs, stand or walk for entire shift, and constantly reach with both hands and arms. May be required to drive a vehicle, golf cart or bicycle, so must be physically fit and able to pass company driving/bike handling tests. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, or ramps on a regular basis to respond to emergency situations. May require periodic running. Must be able to perform these duties in the event of a security or emergency situation and be able to take a leadership role (act as a First Responder) in assisting others to perform these functions.
• Must be willing and able to wear the proper uniform at all times (which includes providing his/her own black socks, shoes, and belt), maintaining good personal hygiene and grooming to meet company standards, and present self in a professional, well-groomed manner (to include, maintaining a clean and neat uniform, clean and polished shoes, and clean and business-appropriate general appearance).
• The job is generally performed in various environments, to include, but not limited to indoor and outdoor assignments, in parking structures, in office settings, and the employee may be subject to adverse and/or severe conditions such as rain, cold, or heat for extended periods of time.
• The ambient noise level is usually quiet, consisting of normal conversations, business machines (copiers, printers, etc.) and telephones, but occasionally may be above normal for portions of the shift. Employee must be able to hear clearly, with or without reasonable assistance. Must be able to see with reasonable assistance (glasses/contacts/correctable vision acceptable) and be able to distinguish colors.
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Employee must be customer-service focused, able to take direction from supervisors, and maintain good order and discipline through the chain of command as appropriate.
• Must be able to focus and multi-task in a busy environment, with the ability to successfully handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner (using appropriate language, volume and tone of voice).
• Must be able to clearly speak, read, and write English, and to give clear, loud, and authoritative instructions or directions to others in a security or emergency situation.
• Due to the nature of the work at some post locations, Security Officers assigned to such sites may be required to take an on-duty meal period and will not be relieved from all duties or permitted to leave the premises for meal periods. However, in such locations, employees are authorized to eat during their shift, and to take required rest breaks. Specific procedures for assigned locations will be reviewed during training at such locations. Employees assigned to such locations agree to the on-duty meal period via a signed Agreement; any employee not wishing to be assigned to such a location may revoke the meal period agreement at any time and request re-assignment to a different work location.

Required Certifications / Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.
• Current or capable of acquiring applicable automobile insurance.
• Current or capable of acquiring a Guard Card/Certification/License/Permit as may be required by jurisdictional law.
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle background check if in a driving position.
• Successful completion of other applicable Client, SMSSI, or jurisdictional requirements.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use both hands, is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, talk, and hear (communicate verbally in person and via telephone and/or applicable two-way radio equipment) and must be able to read computer screens, correspondence, and reports in English.
• Must be able to write handwritten reports in the field in clear, legible English.
• The employee must be able to constantly walk with both legs, stand or walk for entire shift, and constantly reach with both hands and arms. May be required to drive a vehicle, golf cart or bicycle, so must be physically fit and able to pass company driving/bike handling tests. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, or ramps on a regular basis to respond to emergency situations. May require periodic running. Must be able