Receptionist Officer

Company: Securitas Security Services USA Inc Location: Fort Worth, t  76101 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Administrative/Clerical Relevant Work Experience: 1+ to 2 Years Career Level: Entry Level Education Level: High School or equivalent Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is the largest provider of security officer services in the United States. Securitas USA affiliated companies are market leaders in providing security solutions, including uniformed security officers, consulting & investigations, and security systems integration. More than 80% of the Fortune 1000 are Securitas clients serviced by over 600 branch office operations throughout the U.S., with approximately 100,000 employees. U.S. revenues in 2005 were over $3 billion. Securitas USA is the result of the combination of the businesses of many legendary U.S. security firms - most notably, Pinkerton's Inc. (founded in 1850) and Burns International Security Services (founded in 1909). The three dots on our logo represent our values, "Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness" and are qualities our employees are proud to demonstrate daily. EOE M/F/D/V Receptionist Officer JOB SUMMARY:  Acts as a receptionist for administrative office.  Controls access to facility through the admittance process. Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe 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 functions, 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 or 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. · Acts as a receptionist; controls access to facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility.· Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department.· Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.· Provides administrative support, such as taking and delivering messages or transferring calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable; accepts mail and special delivery packages; may assist with additional special projects as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY: Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred.   Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):· Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.· Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.· Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. · Ability to be an effective team member.· Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.· Courteous telephone manner.· Ability to enter information via a keyboard.· Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.· Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.· Good organizational skills.· Ability to provide high quality customer service.· Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures. WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands)· With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:· Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.· May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.· Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.· May be required to work overtime without advance notice.· Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.· Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls; may be required to operate various software applications.· Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with client employees and visitors, observe and report incidents, and direct others.· Frequent sitting and standing, which may be required for long periods of time, and occasional walking which may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.· Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.· Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.· Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.· May occasionally be required to use vehicle for the performance of duties.  · On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.  · Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.· May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information. PPO#14827