Security Officer / Guard P/T Job in Hershey, Pennsylvania US

Security Officer / Guard P/T

AlliedBarton Security Services is the industry?s premier provider of highly trained security personnel to many industries including commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare, residential communities, chemical/petrochemical, government, manufacturing and distribution, financial institutions, and shopping centers. Our more than 50,000 employees and 100 offices across the country service a client base of several thousand which includes approximately 200 Fortune 500 companies nationwide. AlliedBarton is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, and has been American owned and managed since 1957. As the first security services company selected as one of Training magazine?s Top 125 training companies for six consecutive years, AlliedBarton offers on-the-job, web-based, and ongoing training programs for all personnel from security officers through executive level management. Our commitment to training includes industry specific programs that are customized for the security challenges in several of the markets we serve. AlliedBarton?s focus on Human Capital Management moves employee growth and satisfaction to the forefront of all company initiatives. By utilizing employee retention programs and promotions from within, AlliedBarton is able to foster a culture of quality security officers and continuous customer satisfaction. AlliedBarton security officers adhere to quality standards designed to provide unparalleled service. Our security officers are proactive, responsive and ready to meet our client?s needs. Quality Standards - An AlliedBarton Security Officer: ? Comes to work; is on time and completes shift assignments (including overtime, if assigned). ? Has a neat, professional appearance and comes to work in complete and clean assigned uniform. ? Has a friendly and professional demeanor and provides quality customer service. ? Is a good communicator (both verbal and written) and is capable of handling both typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively. ? Understands and successfully executes his/her post orders including the enforcement of client rules and regulations, as well as company policies. Basic Job Responsibilities: ? Proactively patrol the property as instructed. ? Provide a highly visible security presence to help deter criminal activity and violation of the client?s Code of Conduct and act promptly to address unacceptable behavior. ? Seek opportunities to interact with customers and tenants and be friendly, helpful and attentive to enhance their experience at the property. ? While on patrol, be alert and identify potential safety hazards, mitigate found hazards, and notify the client of conditions of concern. ? Respond to, investigate, and write reports on all incidents and accidents including medical emergencies, fires, alarms, bomb threats, etc. in accordance with the Operating Procedure Manual. ? Must be at least 18 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements. ? Must have a high school diploma or GED, or at least 10 years of verifiable employment history. ? At least one verifiable employer, prior customer service experience preferred. ? No criminal convictions as specified under AlliedBarton guidelines. ? Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing. ? Authorized to work in the United States. ? Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. ? Negative result on pre-employment drug screen. ? Successful completion of Allied?s Security Officer Basic Course exam and other Security Training Courses. ? Hold a valid Drivers License. ? Ability to patrol mall facility by foot up to a potential distance of eight miles per day. ? Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard. ? Neat and professional appearance. ? Friendly and professional demeanor. ? Ability to provide quality customer service. ? Ability to effectively handle typical and crisis situations. We offer an attractive compensation package including competitive hourly wage, benefits, training and opportunities for advancement. AlliedBarton is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.