Job Details
Job Title: Security Officer
Location: Oakland, CA
Pay Rate: $17.00/hr.
Shift & Hours: Full-Time and All Shifts available (Schedules will be discussed during the interview process!)
Included Benefits/Perks: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, no uniform deposits/maintenance fees
Who is GardaWorld?
GardaWorld is the worlds largest privately-owned security services company. We protect our clients staff and assets, wherever they are in the world. We offer different schedules, diverse work assignments spanning multiple industries and career advancement opportunities. We encourage diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GardaWorld Security Services is looking for Armed Security Officers to fulfill different assignments for our clients.
Job Responsibilities specific to this client site include, but are not limited to:
- Help mitigate security risks to provide a safer environment for employees and customers.
- Maintain situational awareness of activities in and around the check stand.
- Be aware of suspicious activities inside/outside the store with particular attention on excessive loitering, anyone soliciting or panhandling, large crowds, disturbances of the peace and vehicles blocking customer access to dispensers and parking spaces.
- Watch over high traffic areas of sales floor and make routine inspections of the store exterior, including dispenser and parking areas.
- Customer Service skills
- Observe and report activities at an assigned site
- Ability to sit, stand and/or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift)
- Ability to work indoor and outdoor in a variable environment
- Climb stairs, ladders, or ramps occasionally during shift
- Respond quickly to critical situations
- Provide access control to facility
- Ability to read and write detailed reports
- Enforce procedure, regulation, and standards of client
- Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds
- Other duties as assigned by GardaWorld and client contract requirements
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- At least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements
- Demonstrate a stable work history
- A valid California BSIS Guard Card and 40 hours of BSIS training completion is preferred
- Possess or able to obtain CPR/1ST AID certification
- Pass an extensive background screening which includes, but is not limited to, criminal background checks (local, state, and federal), drug test, aptitude tests, skills assessment, interviews, and personality profile (behavioral assessment)
Candidates must meet the following educational requirements:
- Possess at least a high school education or equivalent (GED)