Professional Security Consultants (PSC) is currently seeking to hire motivated individuals for open full-time security officer position at Paseo Colorado, located in Pasadena, CA
Shift available: Swing shift
If interested, please submit your resume to this posting, apply online @ pscsite.com or apply in person at the following location: Paseo Colorado - 300 E. Colorado Blvd. - Pasadena, CA 91101 (locate security for assistance)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, the Security Officer Position patrols assigned areas to ensure protection of clients, visitors, property and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Superior Customer Service; A “People Person”, enthusiastic and friendly
- Watches for irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required.
- Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious person and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
- Patrols assigned area on foot, on bicycle, or in motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
- Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses client keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
- Prepares routine, standardized reports.
- Provides escorts as necessary
- Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
- May provide specialized security in complex operational areas, requiring specific knowledge of the operating environment.
- Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or street lights to ensure proper functioning; reports all malfunctioning as required.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
JOB SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
- Ability to walk and climb stairs.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to see and hear accurately in both day and nighttime conditions.
- Ability to comprehend numerous policies, procedures, concepts and to be able to respond using discretion and interpretive judgment based on general and specific policies.
- Ability to retain knowledge, information, and directions on an ongoing basis and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to react appropriately in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid (Training Provided if needed)
- Knowledge of portable fire extinguishers and their locations.
- Knowledge of the geography of the site to which assigned.
- Skill in operating portable radio devices.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid state Driver's License (preferably with a clean driving record) or ID.
- Must have or be able to obtain a CA BREEZE Guard Card.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Clean-cut, polished, and very professional appearance.
- Effective communicator (verbal and written); must write accurate & grammatically correct reports.
- Courteous, flexible and have professional attitude under pressure.
- Remain free from illegal drug use.
Professional Security Consultants
PPO # 9555
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Security: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Guard Card (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pasadena, CA 91105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person