The Security Officer is responsible for protecting company premises, employees, visitors, and assets by maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring activities, controlling access, and responding promptly to incidents and emergencies. The ideal candidate is alert, professional, physically fit, and capable of applying security procedures while delivering courteous service.
Key Responsibilities
- Patrolling: Conduct regular inspections of the premises to identify suspicious activity, check doors and windows, and ensure that no security breaches occur.
- Access Control: Verify employee and visitor credentials, issue badges, maintain accurate entry and exit logs, and prevent unauthorized access.
- Surveillance Monitoring: Operate and monitor CCTV systems, alarms, and other security equipment to detect unusual or prohibited activity.
- Emergency Response: Act as a first responder during fires, medical emergencies, security threats, and evacuations; promptly coordinate with police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency services when required.
- Incident Reporting: Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed reports on daily activities, irregularities, safety concerns, and incidents to support accountability and investigations.
- Rule Enforcement: Enforce company policies and site procedures, address violations professionally, remove unauthorized persons when necessary, and maintain order among employees and visitors.
- Safety and Security Support: Identify hazards, report maintenance or safety concerns, protect company property, and assist with security awareness and emergency-preparedness activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Attention to detail for spotting irregularities.
- Recognized security training or certification is preferred.
- Previous experience in security, guarding, access control, or a related role is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify irregularities, risks, and suspicious behavior.
- Good physical fitness, with the ability to stand or patrol for extended periods and respond quickly when required.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees, visitors, contractors, and authorities.
- Working knowledge of CCTV, alarm systems, access-control equipment, and general security procedures.
- Valid first aid and basic fire-safety training, or willingness to complete required training.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, use sound judgment, and handle confidential information responsibly.
- Professional appearance, integrity, reliability, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, or public holidays as scheduled.