**Receptionist Security Officer** Wage: $22.19/ hour **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY** Must have receptionist experience in a Class A office setting and an active security officer license. **Are you interested in being part of our Security Team?** + Apply quickly and efficiently online. + Weekly pay. + Growth opportunities within the company. + Health, dental, vision, and more! + Employee referral bonus program. **Competitive Benefits Include:** + 401(k) Retirement Plan + Employer-Provided Medical Insurance + Dental Coverage + Company-Paid Life Insurance + Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off (PTO) for Vacation and Sick Leave **JOB SUMMARY:** Acts as a receptionist security officer for Client Class A facility. Controls access to facility through the admittance process. Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel. Performs other security or administrative services as required for the site. Distinguishing Characteristics: Duties include essential function of receptionist security officer as designated by client contract. May be assigned a service grade or rank in a chain of command in conformance with contract requirements or to facilitate the delivery of service, according to business necessity. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity. + All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions. + Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein. + In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions. + All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives. 1. Acts as a receptionist security officer for client facility; controls access to facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner to expedite their admittance to the facility. 2. Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful, and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department. 3. Communicates in a manner that is open, honest, and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors. 4. Provides administrative support, such as taking and delivering messages or transferring calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable; accepts mail and special delivery packages; may assist with additional special projects as necessary. 5. Prepares logs or reports as required for site; writes and/or types reports and/or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and acts as required. 6. Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the site. 7. Performs additional security services functions as permitted under any required Security Officer license and as specified for the assigned site. 8. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post. Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position. **MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS:** + Must be at least 18 years of age. + Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone). + Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private). + Must have the legal right to work in the United States. + Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English. + Must have a High School Diploma or GED. + Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred. **Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):** + Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers. + Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures. + Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. + Ability to be an effective team member. + Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances. + Courteous telephone manner. + Ability to enter information via a keyboard. + Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization. + Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports. + Good organizational skills. + Ability to provide high quality customer service. + Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures. **WORKING CONDITIONS** (Physical/Mental Demands): With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: + Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations. + May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area. + Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements. + May be required to work overtime without advance notice. + Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently. + Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls; may be required to operate various software applications. + Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with client employees and visitors, observe and report incidents, and direct others. + Frequent sitting and standing, which may be required for long periods of time, and occasional walking which may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. + Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. + Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. + Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. + May occasionally be required to use vehicle for the performance of duties. + On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity. + Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others. + May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information. Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. **About Us** Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team. **About the Team** Our Company Mission: Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits. Our Values: Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community. Integrity: Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information. Vigilance: Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises. Helpfulness: As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.