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Unarmed Security Officers for client in Virginia Beach

Top Guard Inc., Virginia Beach, VA, United States


Job Skills / Requirements
Responsible to secure client facilities and protect client’s employees, customers, tenants, and property from harm, theft, illegal actions, and other negative events.

Secure client’s facility, property, vehicles, or other identified areas from unauthorized access, unwanted trespass, and damage.

Monitor facility doors, windows, gates, docks, etc. in person and/or through security alarm system and video surveillance, including fire alarm systems, video systems, facility maintenance alarms, or other security and safety systems as required by the client.

Protect client’s employees, customers, tenants, visitors, and property from harm, theft, violence, damage, or loss through appropriate control and handling of situations.

Create the perception of respect and trust in the Security Officer and provide excellent customer service.

Greet and screen persons reporting to work or visiting client’s premises and instruct them as per site requirements.

Investigate unusual occurrences or reports of security violations with urgency and good problem‑solving ability, document information, and contact appropriate persons.

Report to or notify supervisor, company management, and client of all actions and/or log shift activities as per company requirements.

Stop, deter, or thwart actions by persons to damage, steal client’s property, or conduct illegal activities within reasonable concern for personal safety and company policy.

Contact emergency services such as police, fire, ambulance, etc. with urgency and provide accurate and coherent information to support their response and resolution of the situation; contact appropriate Top Guard and client representatives.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older; 25 for driving positions.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must be CPR/AED/First Aid certified or able to complete training.

Skill in generating trust and respect from clients, co‑workers, and the community.

Skill in observing and noticing unusual circumstances or items that would reasonably suggest a problem.

Skill in observing people to detect evasiveness, suspicious actions or statements, hidden items in clothing, overt acts of aggression or challenge, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Ability to verbally communicate in a manner that is heard and clearly understood.

Ability to read to understand procedure manuals and basic written instructions.

Ability to write clearly the necessary information from an incident or investigation to convey full meaning and actions.

Ability to verbally diffuse situations and effectively resolve issues.

Physical Demands: Sit, walk, stand for extended periods; kneel, squat, bend occasionally; use hands to write, grasp, lift up to 50 lbs; push/pull up to 50 lbs; raise arms overhead; endure cold and hot weather; see, understand, focus clearly; see at least 50 yards; get in and out of a vehicle; hear and understand normal voices; speak audibly.

Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma/GED

Benefits
Top Guard provides full‑time employees with payroll‑deducted health, payroll‑deducted dental insurance, Allstate supplemental insurance plans, legal resources, legal discount plan, direct deposit, paid vacation, holiday compensation, free uniforms, and credit union membership. Part‑time officers are also eligible for benefits upon inquiry.

Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid vacation, and long‑term disability.

Shift Information
Full‑time and part‑time position; 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Top Guard is an equal opportunity employer and affords opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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