Security Officer

Job Purpose:

• Present as the first point of contact for the school and portray the campus as a friendly and service-orientated organisation.
• Maintain and uphold safety procedure within the school premises.

Key Accountabilities

• Represent the school in a courteous and professional manner, conscious that security guards are regularly the point of first impression of GESS.
• Man the assigned security point, not to leave until a formal handover has been made to the security officer on the subsequent shift.
• Guard, patrol and monitor the premises to prevent theft, violence, and/or access by unauthorised personnel/vehicles.
• Ensure that buildings are locked at the close of operations each day and unlocked in time for open of operations each morning.
• Allow access for authorised personnel as required.
• Direct and control vehicle/bus traffic on campus and on the main road in accordance with the campus parking restrictions and written procedures.
• Ensure students are not leaving the campus without accompany (parent, guardian, teacher) or a signed Exit Pass.
• Check the identity of all visitors who are entering GESS premise and provide visitor cards in exchange for photographic identification. Maintain accurate records of visitor entry/departure details.
• Be alert and have a clear understanding of the emergency procedures and the role and responsibilities of security officers in the event of any emergency situations.
• Work closely with the Security Supervisor and ensure they are made aware of any security related concern.
• Report any security related issues to the line manager.
• Be ready to support the team by covering duties of other security officers during their absence.

• Monitor the FCC (Fire Command Center) systems and report any faults and/or emergencies to the superior/authorities, including FDAS, Elevator, CCTV, Access Control, other alarms and equipment.
• Assist in card access enrollment, issuance and deactivation.

• Conduct routine safety inspections.
• Assist in traffic control and other safety measures.

• Assist to call taxi for visitors and staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Security Supervisor, Facility Administrator or Facility Manager.

• Prior experience as a security officer, preferably in a school setting.
• Certified security officer in Singapore.

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task.