JOB LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA Area
EMPLOYER: PFC Safeguards, Inc.
POSITION TITLE: Site Protection Officer
STATUS/HOURS: W-2 Employee: Part-Time, & Flex Positions Available
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Site Protection Officer (SPO) performs site protection services for corporate, physical security programs. The SPO acts as a deterrent to crime and will detect suspicious, unsafe, or criminal acts, which may be a threat to the property or resources onsite. This position will report observations and perceived threats to a supervisor.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide superior customer service-focused security.
- Secure and protect all the client’s company assets.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations with a prioritized sense of urgency and maintain open communication flow with management staff.
- Provide access-control utilizing sound judgment and client provided tools such as access control systems or access control lists and logs.
- Perform security patrols observing for unauthorized vehicles, personnel, fires, trespassers, unauthorized activity, barrier integrity, and other related duties as assigned.
- Detect, investigate, and deny access of unauthorized persons.
- Report all incidents, accidents, or medical emergencies.
- Recognize and escalate to management all safety hazards and security vulnerabilities detected through the course of your shift.
- Perform field safety and security audits (checklists) and escalate findings to management.
- Complete all paperwork and reports as necessary, including but not limited to a daily activity report.
DESIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to handle security and crisis situations at client site, calmly, and efficiently.
- Excellent customer service attitude.
- Trustworthy, professional, and reliable.
- Strong communication skills, including fluency in English, both spoken and written.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: GED or High School Diploma.
- Experience: 12 months of security experience desired, prior military preferred.
- Must have valid US state issued driver’s license at hire and throughout employment.
- Current CA Guard Card.
- As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time up to and including an entire shift.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Continued sitting, standing, seeing, listening, and speaking.
- Ability to climb stairs, walk on inclines/declines and uneven terrain.
- Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time up to and including an entire shift.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
May sit in a vehicle for extended periods of time, either as driver or passenger.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime pay where applicable based on California overtime rules.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) plan with company match above industry standard
- Advancement opportunities within PFC Safeguards.
- Initial, In-Service, Specialized, and Advanced company training.