Protection Specialist 1

Overview

Protection Specialists may be tasked with monitoring and maintaining physical security systems such as alarms or surveillance cameras. They may also be responsible for performing inspections to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and taking any necessary steps to repair or replace broken or damaged equipment.

Responsibilities

Protection Specialists have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
• Greeting, checking in, and directing visitors
• Enforcing access control and assuring that only authorized personnel enter the building
• Monitoring operational procedures
• Maintaining constant surveillance of assigned areas
• Protecting the property from theft, accidents, fire, and other threats
• Providing customer service for visitors, and/or guests
• Writing accident and incident reports for any suspicious activities or safety hazards
• Responding to calls for assistance
• Checking bags and packages, as needed
• Conducting security audits of company facilities and equipment to identify potential weaknesses in security measures
• Coordinating security measures with other departments such as human resources or IT to ensure that policies are implemented effectively
• Other duties as assigned