Security Guard - Unarmed jobs in Salem, MA

General Description: Professional Security Officer responsible for watching over client site in Watertown, MA. MUST HAVE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE (suit and tie). Guard will perform access control at main lobby/entry and act as a visual deterrent on site. Responsible for detecting and reporting any suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, theft, or other criminal behavior. Security Officer must be observant, punctual, respectful, responsible, calm, and able to de-escalate situations.

• Essential Functions:

Conducting foot patrols of sites regularly to maintain order and establish a presence

Conduct access control for foot traffic

Observe and Report

Secure all exits, doors, and windows during shift and at end of shift

Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify issues

Respond to alarms as required by clients

Submit daily activity reports using company-provided software

Provide a professional level of service to clients/customers

• Requirements:
• License and Vehicle
• 19 years of age
• Must be Vaccinated
• Word, Excel, Office experience.
• Pass a CORI(background check)
• Be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Excellent observation skills
• Familiarity with report writing
• Experience as a security guard and/or Military/Law Enforcement.
• Knowledge of legal guidance for area security and public safety
• Tech-savvy
• Trained in First Aid/BLS and self-defense
• High School Diploma
• Expectations:

Ability to stand, walk, and climbs stairs for extended periods of time.

Must be able to conduct interior and exterior foot patrols.

Dependable and reliable attendance record.

Maintain a drug-free workplace.

Customer Service oriented

Excellent communication skills

Ability to make decisions with limited supervision

Work independently

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Full Time or Part Time?
• Are you available to work weekends and holidays?
• Are you capable of working for 12 - 16 hours when required?
• do you have business professional attire (suit and tie)? (required)

Experience:

• Security or Military: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and reliable vehicle (required) (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person