Security Patrol Officer - Guard Card

Title: Security Patrol Officer

Locations:

Seattle, WA

Schedule: Full time or Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.00

Requirements: Requirements: Security Guard Card, License course also available. Drivers License required with 2 years of excellent driving history

Benefits

• Insurance after 30 days from the month you started. We cover the base health care plan for the employee, Amount can be credited toward higher plans. (Health, Vision, & Dental, 401k);
• Sick time accrual and vacation after 1 year of full time service.
• Tuition assistance for PT/FT/Immediate Family Members

Position Summary:

A Signal Patrol Officer will conduct patrols, (foot and vehicle) for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety. All duties listed below are minimum requirements additional duties listed in the sites Post Orders are requirements as well.

Soft Skills:

• Visioning: Understanding the big picture and requirements necessary to deliver services that reflect company values, goals, and purpose. Can you exhibit our core values, creating peace of mind for our clients?
• Strategic Planning: Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of daily patrol responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you effectively complete a route in the allotted time?
• Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you manage your time on property which equates with meeting the company benchmark?
• Team Development: Communicate with Clients, team members and management effectively and in a timely manner, receiving and relaying feedback and executing follow up as needed. Can you work cohesively with a team, delivering on key objectives?
• Project Management: Complete understanding and execution of daily tasks and efficiently delivering services that meet the needs of the business. Can you complete your daily assigned tasks and communicate maintenance needs of company assets?

Responsibilities:

• Will conduct and deliver various mobile security services while operating company patrol vehicle that reflect the companys values, expectations, and consistent service in alignment with site specific instructions/post orders.
• Will write detailed and accurate reports utilizing company technology and web or app-based software during each shift that align with site instruction/post orders.
• The Ability to consistently arrive on time for shifts, clock in and out, meet time commitments, follow instruction, follow dress code and appearance standards and expectations
• Interacting with internal and external customers on site cultivating a customer service relationship striving to provide peace of mind.
• Consistently communicates with the Advanced Patrol Officer and or the Branch Patrol Supervisor to promptly report any customer or property related information and concerns.
• Will be assigned a vehicle that officer is responsible for during their shift to include fueling, washing, interior cleanliness, and inspecting.
• Responsible for the care of any Signal equipment assigned during shift including radios, access keys/cards, uniforms, and devices, etc.
• Manage daily activities while meeting key benchmarks and expectations set by the Branch Patrol Supervisor such as reporting standards and service quality.
• Consistently deescalate issues through communication in a professional and prompt manner.
• Communicate with the Branch Patrol Supervisor to receive and disseminate information through Branch Supervisor Daily Scrum, such as the client needs, route changes, and post order updates to ensure operational excellence and efficiency.

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Pass background check and drug test
• Must have valid drivers license and good driving record
• Must have reliable transportation
• Complete training modules within first month
• Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds

TRAINING FOR THOSE WITHOUT A WASHINGTON STATE LICENSE

Washington State requires 8 hours of class room training as well as fingerprinting and background check. We offer the security guard, you are responsible for your state licensing fees but they will be reimbursed after 160 hours of work with restrictions. This class will serve as your in person final interview. We will cover all of the topics as required by the Washington State Department of Licensing at the end you will complete a written test on the topics and we will then process your temporary guard card application. After this is completed you will be extended a conditional offer and begin work pending final licensing by Washington State DOL.

It is the policy of Washington Security Services, Inc. DBA Signal of Seattle, Signal of Tacoma that all employees and applicants for employment be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, LGBTQIA and gender identity including transgender status), national origin, religion, age (40 or over), genetic information, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO-protected activity. As part of its program of equal employment opportunity, Signal of South Puget Sound prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories. In addition, it is also the policy of Signal of South Puget Sound to prohibit discrimination or harassment based on marital status, status as a parent and past, present, or future military service. All employees must refrain from practicing or tolerating discrimination or harassment.