PA - Unarmed Security Officer -Philadelphia Higher Education

Doyle Security Services, Inc. (DSS) is seeking experienced Security Officers in the Philadelphia area for an Educational Facility.

PAY RATE: $16.50 / $17.00 July 1, 2024

JOB SUMMARY: Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises. Work requires the ability to stand for the majority of workday.

* Checks and secures exits of residence halls and campus buildings.

* Conducts foot and mobile patrol on campus

* Turns on /off exterior campus lights and burglar alarms as dictated by shift instructions

* Investigate suspicious activity in a timely matter

* Deescalate disturbances on campus

* Obtains information for any unlawful acts committed on campus

* Responds to security alarms on campus

* Opens buildings and rooms as instructed

* Handles fire drills and alarms on a need's basis

* Completes incident reports

* Performs supervisory related duties requiring use of discretion and independent judgment; assigns work, coordinates work flow. Assists the Director in hiring, discipline and training.

* Act as intermediary between security officers and Director Re: Chain of Command.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned or directed

SCOPE:

* Follows established protocols

* Internal and external contacts involving routine and moderately complicated issues which may require tact and diplomacy

* Exposure to items such as loud noises uncomfortable temperatures and physical effort involving standing and walking for extended periods of times

* Instructions received from supervisor daily to supplement normal work schedule. Instructions in oral or written format, officers required to check events clipboard each shift

* Officers must be capable of handling disturbances, and other potentially violent and difficult situations in a professional, safe manner.

* Ability to walk steps

* Ability to walk campus in all weather conditions

* Ability to stand for long periods of time

* Ability to read and follow written instructions

Ability to compose correspondence and incident reports

* CPR and First Aid training

* Valid drivers license

Job Type: Full-time

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: all shifts

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of ag
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must have exceptional Customer Service Skills
• Must be able to verbally de-escalate situations
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to understand the English language and communicate it effectively in both the verbal and written form

Benefits

• Paid Time Off ( PTO)
• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 401 K
• Referral Bonuses
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for employee and immediate family.

Doyle Security Services, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional services and solutions to our clients and need your extraordinary work ethic to do so!

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Doyle Security Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.