Security Associate I, Richburg

Security Attendant
Security attendants perform various functions to keep company property and environment safe and crime free.
The duties, tasks, and responsibilities commonly performed by officers in charge of security in organizations are shown in the job description example below:
Protect and/or watch over company assets and spaces
Set alarm to provide alert in case there is any form of disturbance or emergency within the environment
Sound alarm or place necessary calls to the appropriate authorities (police or fire service) in case of any emergency
Secure spaces and ensure the safety of those within company environment Control and supervise the entrance of both individuals and vehicles in the office area
Stop and hold for authorities
Warn people of consequences of breaking certain rules like loitering and trespassing
Monitor the exit of all employees to avoid theft of company properties
Maintain written logs
Provide assistance to employees and company customers in a friendly and polite manner
If you are interested in working as a security attendant, the requirements and qualifications you need to have to access the role with most employers include:
Ability to communicate (possess good communication skills) effectively at all times
Must be an individual that has an eye for little details.
That is to say that the security officer must be observant at all times
Must have good interpersonal skills, i.e., he/she must be a people person
Must be proactive in nature.
He/she must be someone that acts fast whenever necessary
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team or lead a team if need be
The security officer must be customer-friendly
Must have the ability to evaluate and assess any given situation properly.
In other words, he/she must possess good analytical skills
Must also be good at decision-making
Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment as this is important in dispatching his/her duties efficiently
At least one year of verifiable experience in a similar role