Primary Function

A Security Officer ensures the safety of the area and the patrons they are assigned to oversee. Their duties include monitoring the events, responding to emergency situations, and keeping track of all incidents on-site. Security officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of employees, visitors, and associated property. Security officers are tasked with observing a designated area, responding to safety and security threats, and establishing a security presence. Security officers do not need to have a formal education aside from a high school diploma or equivalent. Many employers require security officers to be licensed. While licensure requirements vary by state, most states at least require security officers to be 18 years old, pass a background check, and complete a minimum number of hours of training. Requirements generally vary for unarmed versus armed security officers. Security officers must be alert, strong communicators, and physically fit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for the safety and security of designated areas
• Patrol designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures
• Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly
• Complete incident reports and required documentation for all security incidents
• Ensure all employees and visitors have proper credentials for accessing buildings (ID badges and passes)
• Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly and according to policy
• Assist employees and visitors with any concerns they might have
• Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid security guard license in state of employment
• Previous security-related work experience preferred
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable kneeling, carrying, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform continuous physical exertion as needed
• Working knowledge of basic security techniques

Essential Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and bend.
• The job requires hand/finger dexterity and must be able to reach with hands and arms.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BANNOCK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE GIVEN PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE.