Security Officer

Description

Responsible for ensuring the security and safety of the facility, patrons, employees, and company assets across a multi-acre travel center. As a first-line public contact, this position requires high visibility, professional interaction, and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe environment. Responsibilities include conducting security operations, performing routine rounds, providing shuttle transportation for customers, following established post orders, and assisting with incident response. Other duties as assigned by the Security Supervisor and Manager.

• Wage: $20.50 - $21.50/hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday
• Work Status: Part-Time
• Location: Portland
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance. Optional Critical Illness and Accident plans. Flexible Spending Accounts. 401k with company match. Paid time off for vacations, sick, and personal days. Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities. Retail and food discounts. Outstanding cash incentive plans.

Requirements

• Two years of security experience is preferred.
• DPSST (Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) and CPR/AED certification required.
• A valid Oregon or Washington State driver’s license with clean driving record is required to drive company vehicle.
• Ability to handle both verbal and physical confrontational situations, while staying calm and professional.
• Excellent communication skills including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and facilitating.
• Must be able to prepare written and oral reports.

Responsibilities:

• Security of the facility, working as a first-line public contact throughout multi-acre travel center.
• Daily rounds of entire property by foot and company vehicle, including buildings and grounds.
• Assist in crowd control, employee escort, and surveillance of campus.
• Provide transportation services in company shuttle.
• Prepare reports on any incidents involving theft, loss, damage, or loss of company resources.
• Monitor compliance with OLCC laws in appropriate areas as required by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, drive or walk for a minimum of 8 hours. This position is both indoors and outdoors. The position may require extensive amounts of standing or walking in potential weather conditions of extreme heat or rain. The company operates out of several buildings spread across a multi-acre campus. Ability to travel between buildings is necessary. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.