About this position:
- Department: Retail
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Employment Type: Part time
About us:
Security Industry Specialists (SIS) provides security solutions to some of the most recognized companies and brands in the world. We deliver services that consistently exceed those of our peers. We accomplish this through innovation, constant process improvement, and through an uncompromising commitment to hiring, retaining and rewarding the best talent available
About the role:
The purpose of this position is to patrol an assigned zone by foot or mobile vehicle, enforce client policy and regulations, and investigate all facility related indents. Ensure that the client, its associates, and facility personnel are provided with a safe and professional working environment. The Security Specialist reports to the Security Supervisor.
In this role, your responsibilities will be:
- Provide excellent customer service to the client, its associates and facilities personnel
- Patrol assigned post on foot or mobile vehicle to maintain visibility and observe possible unusual activity
- Investigate and report maintenance and safety conditions which might endanger client, its associates or public safety, including fires, evacuations, hazardous situations, or other facility related events; provide back up to client personnel as needed
- Ensure that daily administrative documentation is kept concise and complete at all times; maintain all daily assigned equipment in functional and presentable condition
- Respond to all requests for assistance relayed by Supervisor or client; complete various company or client assignments as required; submit reports to superior officer
- Investigate security related accidents/incidents, interview witnesses, complaints, and victims; responsible for gathering physical evidence and preserving it for future use; complete report and follow up with management as needed
- Responsible for ensuring that all employees, suppliers, and visitors on company property have proper company issued identification
- Ensure that the client, its associates, and facility personnel are provided with a safe and professional work environment
- Responsibilities include crowd control and assisting Police Department/Fire Department/EMS or other officials during these processes; maintain control at traffic accidents, assist victims, and investigate causes
- Facilitate initial screening of individuals that enter a site, including determination if the individual may progress based on set thresholds
- Maintain daily administrative documentation
- Provide escort services to the client's visitors, contractors and vendors as required
- Investigate security related accidents/incidents
- Perform other related duties as required
As a candidate you must have:
- Valid California Guard Card OR willing to obtain
- Prior Military and POST grads are welcomed to apply
- Some Security experience (private/public sector)
- Supervisory experience is a plus
- Must be able and willing to work with minimal supervision
- Basic computer skills
- Professionalism in appearance, work ethic, and positive attitude are essential
We offer:
- $19 /hr + OT opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- A dynamic and challenging work environment
Additional Information:
- SIS is an equal opportunity employer
- Private Patrol Operator #PPO 13936
- Private Investigator #PI 28063
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: $ 19.00 Per Hour
