Professional Security Officer - Military Welcome!

Times may be turbulent, but your career shouldn't be. Universal Protection Service, a Nationally-acclaimed company, has grown to be the 3rd largest security organization in the U.S. We seek to hire security professionals to work in a professional environment. This requires an ambitious and career conscious person where acquired skills and training will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement. Apply today!

We are actively recruiting Professional Security Officers to work in a corporate campus for a manufacturing company in Temecula. Military background is preferred. Universal Protection Service proudly supports the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a group of leading U.S. companies whose goal is to collectively hire 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020.

The successful Security Professional candidate is responsible for providing security services at assigned locations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
• Observe and report suspicious activities and persons
• Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
• Enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance
• At this site specifically, officers are required to have open availability to work any shift at any time;
• Be able to conduct foot patrols or vehicle patrols as assigned (see below for driving requirements);
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required
• Will be expected to cross-train to other positions at the site for purposes of leave coverage as well as emergency-preparedness coverage;
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule: Full-time; As assigned; Open Availability required

Location: Temecula CA

Pay: $10.17/hr; benefits available; professional and financial growth paths offered

 

Qualified Security Professional applicants will meet the following criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying (we may be able to assist you).
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.
• For purposes of filling in for vehicle patrol assignments, candidate must be at least age 21 and have a clean DMV report for the past 3 years. Must also possess a valid California Driver's License.

Essential Physical and Mental Functions

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may required computer skills
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)