Security Officer - (Ithaca, NY)

Under direct supervision, the Security Officer position patrols assigned areas to ensure protection of clients, visitors, property and equipment. Assignments include: Watches for irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required.Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious person and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive.Patrols assigned area on foot, on bicycle, or in motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment securityExamines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses client keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.Prepares routine, standardized reports.Provides escorts as necessaryInforms and warns violators of rule infractions