Title: Security Officer

Department: Security Department

Reports to: Security Officer

Job Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety of Imperial Bay Residences guests, tenants and employees as well as patrolling and protecting assigned property. The officer is also expected to promote and enforce safety rules and act as a visible deterrent against irregular activity.

He or she must be able to treat people with respect and is kind..

Responsibilities:

• protect property and tenants from theft, damage, trespassing or accidents

• Provide a visible presence that enforces safety and security

• Patrol designated property to monitor and prevent intrusion, damage, hazards and breaches of security

• Identify and investigate suspicious behaviour, threats and irregular activity

• Respond to alarms and requests for help

• Monitor and control entrance and departure of employees and visitors according to the prescribed protocol

• Detect and confront unauthorized persons and violators of security procedures

• Check property through electronic monitoring systems

• Enforce relevant laws and regulations about all individuals on the property

• Report all rule infractions and violations

• Monitor and prevent movement of prohibited items into and out of the property

• Contact relevant authorities to deal with unlawful or irregular activities

• Use communication devices in a clear and concise manner

• Prepare written reports of daily activities, observations and incidents

• Inspect and test security systems

• To perform guard duties at the Security Hut including the prompt answering of all incoming calls in an appropriate manner and with respect.

• To constantly follow up with the office to be knowledgeable of all activities taking place at the Residences as well as the Security Department

Education and Experience:

• To be able to stand and move around for long hours. Render the assistance if called upon to do so, and to go the extra mile if necessary.

• knowledge of St Kitts & Nevis Laws (Basic)

• working knowledge of security operations and safety practices

• working knowledge of enforcement policies and procedures

• working knowledge of safety equipment

• no disqualifying criminal history

• be at least 35 years of age

Terms of Employment: Full Time, Weekend, Holiday, (Shifts)

Languages: Fluent in English and can write, read and speak English very well.