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Walden Security

Contract security guard services for facilities

Utility Officer

Security Guarding & PatrolPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeOrlando, FL, USA$19

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • The employee must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
  • The employee must be able to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
  • The employee must be able to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • The employee must apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • The employee should have knowledge of Internet programs, word-processing software, and other required software.
  • The employee must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Vehicle operators must be at least 25 years of age and have no more than one moving violation on their driving record.
  • Two years of closed-circuit television (CCTV) experience is required.
  • The employee must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • The employee must possess both a Florida State Security Class D Unarmed License and a Class G Armed License.
  • The employee must be available to work all schedules and shifts, including short-notice call-offs, and be available for first, second, and third shifts.
  • The employee must meet the physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using their hands, occasional climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Required vision includes close and distance vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and distinguishing basic colors.

Responsibilities

  • Travel between locations around Orlando and Tampa.
  • Work multiple posts as needed to cover call-offs or vacations.
  • Periodically patrol buildings and grounds at industrial plants, commercial establishments, docks, logging camp areas, or worksites.
  • Patrol lobbies, corridors, and public rooms; confer with management; interview guests and employees; and investigate rule violations, disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalism, and accidents.
  • Patrol public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment.
  • Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
  • Set and operate thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperatures in buildings or cold-storage rooms.
  • Register at watch stations to record inspection-trip times.
  • Inspect assigned areas and record property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment for supervisory staff.
  • Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and unlocked security doors.
  • Warn people of rule infractions and apprehend or expel people engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
  • Notify staff of the presence of people with questionable reputations.
  • Permit authorized people to enter and regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at plant entrances.
  • Drive a radio-equipped vehicle through client establishments to check alarms and locate alarm sources.
  • Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
  • Assist management and enforcement officers in emergencies.
  • Apprehend unauthorized people on the property, using armed force if necessary, and release them to the custody of authorities.
  • Contact a supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain further instructions.
  • Write investigation and automobile-usage reports.

About the Company

Walden Security

Contract security guard services for facilities

Walden Security provides contract security guard services for commercial properties, government facilities, and residential communities. Its offering includes armed and unarmed security professionals who work under a formal contract to protect sites, supported by an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System that guides operations, training, and service delivery. The company staffs more than 6,000 guards across 30 states, demonstrating large-scale coverage and experience. Walden Security sets itself apart through its WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise status, a track record of award-winning business performance, and recognition as a fast-growing company, combined with a strong emphasis on employee satisfaction and quality processes. The goal is to provide dependable security services at multiple sites nationwide while maintaining high standards of service, consistency, and compliance as the company grows.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chattanooga, TN
Founded
1990

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