Job Description

Since its founding in 1978 OSS has set the standard for the industry, designing and implementing superior, comprehensive, and cost effective security programs.

Scope: To protect our clients personnel, property and information.

A security officer must:
Patrol the interior/exterior of the property on foot at regular and random intervals. (Minimum 4 hours per shift)
Be able to respond to emergencies to include medical, fire and weather related situations as well as assaults, thefts and disputes between people.
Render First aid and/or C.P.R. assistance to the extent of the officers training.
Monitor fire and other life safety equipment located in the control center.
Be able to remain awake, alert and attentive while on duty.
Possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks/priorities alone and often simultaneously. For example: Handling access control, phone calls and alarm situations at the same time.
Be able to follow verbal and written directions from client personnel and OSS Supervisory/Management personnel.
Operate a vehicle as necessary for patrol.
Have the ability to learn to work with computer alarm monitoring systems.
Monitor closed circuit television. Looking for suspicious and/or theft activity, horseplay, smoke/fire, etc.
Monitor weather radio to alert management when weather threatens the facility.
Control/limit access to the facility at entry points.
Instruct visitors to sign in and issue them an identification badge, as appropriate.
Answer, screen and route phone calls to the appropriate parties.
Issue and account for keys assigned to the security department, if required.
Have good written skills and be able to complete various reports and forms in a clear and concise manner using the English language.
Have good verbal communications skills using the English language.
Be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
Be courteous, polite and professional in dealing with our customers, and their employees, visitors and vendors.
Be able to follow and enforce client and company rules and regulations in a firm but courteous manner.
Have the ability to walk, sit or stand for up to 8 hours at a time.
Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Be able to perform other security related duties as assigned.