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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$38,002 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Admiral Security Services was established in 1976 and has consistently grown for over four decades. Today, we service hundreds of locations nationally, provide security coverage to millions of square feet of public and private facilities, and are one of the top 10 largest security companies in the United States. Now is your opportunity to join our professional security team! If you desire to work for great organization, complete your application today! We offer
GREAT PAY
•HEALTH
INSURANCE
•LIFE
INSURANCE
•401 (K)
•PAID VACATIONPay is $19.00 E/O/E/M/F/D/V VA DCJS License #11-1017 TX DPS License #:
B04096301
Responsibilities The selected candidate will perform various security duties as outlined by contract requirements and site specific post orders.
These duties may include:
Access control for guests, tenants and vendors. Enforcement of Client and Company policies and procedures. Observation and reporting of security and safety hazards. Conduct of routine foot patrols in and around building. Reporting of all pertinent issues and incidents to the operations manager, the client and other Admiral/ADM Department Managers as appropriate. Interaction with a variety of persons including clients, visitors, public safety officials, employees and the general public. Other duties as assigned. This position may require work inside and outside in varying temperatures. This position requires standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, bending and some lifting. A portion of this position may require sitting in front of a computer for prolonged periods of time.
Qualifications All candidates:
Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess exceptional customer service skills. Must be able to multitask. Must be comfortable with Microsoft office products. Must be able to operate and maintain site specific security programs. Must have at least one year of verifiable work experience . One year of military, concierge or an AA or BA in a related field will be considered as well.