Overview
Make a difference where security and emergency response intersect. As a Security Officer/EMT, you will play a vital role in protecting people, property, and critical assets while serving as a first responder during emergencies. This position combines professional security responsibilities with emergency medical support, offering a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for individuals who are committed to safety, service, and preparedness.
Responsibilities
What You'll Get To Do:
- Respond promptly and appropriately to security incidents, fire alarms, emergencies, and other unusual situations in accordance with established procedures.
- Report to assigned shifts on time and prepared for duty, including wearing the required uniform and utilizing assigned equipment.
- Execute general and post-specific orders while maintaining compliance with company policies, site requirements, and contract standards.
- Communicate effectively and professionally via radio, telephone, and face-to-face interactions.
- Control and monitor access to facilities, ensuring only authorized personnel and visitors enter designated areas.
- Escort employees, visitors, contractors, government personnel, and members of the public as required.
- Conduct routine security patrols, inspections, and safety checks to identify and report potential security or safety concerns.
- Maintain the cleanliness, professional appearance, and operational readiness of assigned uniforms and equipment.
- Provide outstanding customer service by professionally greeting, assisting, and interacting with employees, visitors, government representatives, and the public.
- Remain calm, composed, and decisive while responding to stressful, emergency, or high-pressure situations.
- Responds with the appropriate measure to security and fire alarms.
Qualifications
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a security, law enforcement, force protection, or related protective services role.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Security Guard Registration ("Guard Card") issued by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
- Must possess and maintain a current California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate required.
- Possess and maintain a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credentials.
- Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations, drug screenings, and training requirements.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of security operations, access control procedures, and facility protection practices.
- Knowledge of emergency response protocols, incident management, and life safety procedures.
- Knowledge of EMT principles, patient assessment, and emergency medical response techniques.
- Knowledge of report writing requirements and documentation standards.
- Knowledge of customer service principles and professional workplace conduct.
- Knowledge of radio communications procedures and dispatch protocols.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, and site-specific security regulations and policies.
