Security Officer

Job Overview:

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  Ensure the integrity and proper operating condition of all installed security systems
• Reports abnormal conditions to Supervisor
• Learn to provide professional security services and effectively lead during crisis situations
• Brief and debrief other security staff to pass along pertinent business related information
• Learn to patrol campus and buildings, monitoring for conditions or situations which pose a risk to the safety/security of people and/or property or are in violation of company policy
• Learn to report and take immediate action (per company policy or department SOP) upon observation or awareness of situations posing a risk to Covance business, property or personnel
• Document and reports all daily activities and incidents in the Security Reporting Database
• Learn to monitor PC based monitoring systems and electronic equipment at Security Station (e.g. Security Access Control System, CCTV, Environmental Management and Control systems, and the fire alarm systems
• Document and maintain study-related data relating to environmental conditions for Environmental Monitoring Systems.
• Provide prompt notification to on-call technicians or administrative personnel to resolve any problems that may arise
• Attend all required training programs and meeting.
• Learn to monitor and maintain status of Fire Alarm panel and take appropriate action in response to alarms
• Follow the Post Orders for the assigned Security Station
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with company policy (e.g., medical, chemical spills, fire evacuations)
• Enforce company policies, especially Security and Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude and appearance at all times
• Check personnel, contractors, service technicians, and vendors for proper authorization to facilities and for contraband
• Learn to receive after business hour deliveries of packages and mail, document, and store appropriately.
• Perform security function in accordance with company and departmental guidelines and polices
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service to co-workers as well as internal and external customers and vendors and directing them to the resource that will best meet their need
• Answer and relay incoming calls to personnel designated by the caller or by the nature of the inquiry without compromising company or employee confidentiality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education/Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Ability to read and record information accurately
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft products
• Demonstrated quality and customer service skills

Experience:

• Background in security preferred but not essential as full training will be given
• Individual must be willing to work a rotating shift pattern (alternate days/nights)