Security Officer
Job Description
This year, Motivated Security is celebrating 50 Years of accomplishments and a commitment to the multi-faceted security industry by providing our diverse list of customers with dependable, smart, and cost-effective security solutions. If you’re an honest, customer service oriented, hardworking, professional who always strives to do their best, we’re looking for you. We invite you to explore an opportunity with Motivated Security whether just starting your career or as an experienced security professional looking to join a rewarding team.
If you’re at least 18 years of age and have a valid Drivers' License; Social Security card, Passport, or other government ID; a High School diploma or equivalent; required NJ or NY State Guard License and reliable transportation, you can get started on a successful and rewarding career track with Motivated Security Services, Inc.
For our full-time associates, we offer medical, dental, and life insurance, 401K, PTO and holiday bonuses, family assistance programs, company and vendor discounts. Since over 70% of our promotions occur from within, you are almost assured advancement if you consistently exhibit Motivated’s core values, work hard, and help our brand grow.
Motivated also has part-time, flexible, and floating schedules available. If you’re ready to launch an illustrious career with Motivated, this is where you begin.
Responsibilities
- displaying courtesy, respect and exceptional customer service to our customers, employees and visitors.
- overall responsibility of managing tenant and guest access to our client properties.
- performing a variety of safety, security, customer services, public relations duties, and related functions specific to the job location.
- providing the first line of response to emergencies and carrying out the policies and procedures of our customer’s Property Management.
-observing and reporting security issues and safety concerns as required.
- responding appropriately to fire command station signals and alarms.
- controlling access to our customer’s facility through admittance processes, and screening visitors and employees.
- monitoring entrances and exits, and acting to prevent unapproved or unauthorized entry.
- preparing logs or reports and other documents as required and/or requested.
- observing and reporting incidents or suspicious activity to customer representatives, Motivated Security management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by our customer.
- lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
- working in various environments including conditions such as rain, cold, or heat
- maintaining a constant level of alertness and attention while working.
Job Requirements
- be customer service oriented.
- have the desire to interact with people positively and in support of Motivated’s core values.
- be able to obtain a State Guard License in New Jersey or New York dependent upon the state in which you work.
- have the ability to operate radio and telephone equipment, and console monitors.
- be able to read, understand, follow, and communicate standard operating procedures and instructions.
- have a flexible work schedule.
- have above average computer skills to utilize innovative technology and database platforms.
- agree to maintain our strict time and attendance standards.
- comply with Motivated’s appearance standards, and maintain a professional appearance at all times while wearing our uniform, insignia and attire.
- be able to assess and evaluate situations effectively.
- have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- show active listening skills.
- demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
