Patrol Officer

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is based out of Dallas Fort-Worth, TX.

Pay Class: FPI

Pay Starting at $18.00-20.00

What is a Patrol Officer? A Security Patrol Officer ensures the safety and security of the establishment under guard. The security officer ensures that all facility areas are secured, does regular patrols, routine inspections, and monitors the premises, and logs in daily reports for management to assess. The Security Patrol Officer's role is vital for the continued performance of an establishment as it prevents crime, stealing, and other heinous acts that may severely affect a company's operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include function, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties, tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• Conduct security in assigned patrol areas and ensures that any suspicious activity within given area is reported to appropriate officials.
• Enforce facility rules and procedures securing the facility and designated areas all while providing excellent customer service.
• Maintained alertness while on post.
• Delegate needs and prioritize staff response to emergency situations while maintaining accurate records of daily operations.
• Performed property protection, public safety, patrol, access control, communications, and investigation/surveillance.
• Train new employees on post on job duties, and the functions of the job apps that are needed such as Thermes, etc. when needed.

• Respond to calls for service, assess incidents, and assist people in distress
• Investigate criminal incidents and other suspicious activities
• Patrol assigned area to detect criminal activity, traffic violations, and enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Intervene in civil disputes, mediating hostile situations to prevent violence and disturbance.
• Maintain records of patrol activities, ensuring all logs, reports and paperwork are accurately filled out and submitted.
• Apprehend violators, detain suspects when necessary.
• Promote a general awareness of safety and public service.

• Work is performed inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations.
• Shift work required.
• Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or relieving bladder/bowels.
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.

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