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Job Title: Security Officer
Job Location: NJ: Elizabeth
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-08-23

Company Name: Appollo Security
Contact: Human Resources
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: Security Officer May 28, 2008 Elizabeth, New Jersey Return to Search Results|Send job to a friend Company Overview: Apollo Security, Inc. was founded in 1990 by the Crowley Family (Dennis, Peg and Dennis, III) and they were joined by another founding partner, Richard Ryer, a retired Air Force Colonel. Dennis Crowley, Apollo’s Founder and President had an extensive background as a law enforcement and security executive. Immediately before founding Apollo, he had been a Vice President and Executive Committee Member of First Security Services Corporation, a major independently-owned regional security firm. Dennis and Dick Ryer had served together in DaNang, Vietnam in 1966. When Dennis was heading home to his family from Vietnam in late 1966 after finishing his one year tour, he and Dick pledged to "do something together again in the future". Twenty-five years later, they did. Dick Ryer finished his one year tour in Vietnam in 1967 and made the decision to continue his military career. A West Point graduate, Dick went on to a distinguished 27 year career which included a return to Vietnam as an A-37 pilot flying close support missions. He left his second tour in Vietnam with 333 missions and three Distinguished Flying Crosses. The first Apollo office was in the Crowley’s house. An extra bedroom was converted into an office for Dennis and Dick. Peg, the Corporate Treasurer, had her office in the kitchen. Uniforms were stored in the basement and the family room was used for interviews. Dick Ryer moved into the Crowley’s house so that the three could be immediately available when needed at a client facility. Peg Crowley answered phones, did the payroll, typed proposals, and maintained schedules. The house was not only the office, but also the Communications Center, so phones had to be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One of the three was always present in the house, ready to take calls and dispatch one of the others. Dennis and Dick spent their time visiting with prospects; interviewing, selecting and training employees; filling shifts; inspecting at accounts at all hours; and working posts when necessary. Dennis Crowley, III, known as Denny, worked weekends and during school vacations while attending college, and then joined the company full time upon graduation as the Boston Area Manager, relieving Dick and Dennis of some of their responsibilities. He also attended Harvard University evenings for graduate studies in business administration, and Suffolk University Law School nights for a law degree. General Motors was Apollo’s first client and Data General followed shortly thereafter. To conduct interviews and train personnel for those accounts, Apollo rented meeting rooms and halls in the communities where the services were to be delivered. Using nearby locations allowed Apollo to quickly fill personnel needs with associates who lived in the communities where the clients were located. The company’s reputation for personalized attention and quality service resulted in steady growth. By 1995, Apollo had outgrown the Crowley home and moved to its present location on Route One in Walpole, just north of Gillette Stadium, also a client. The Walpole location, close to Routes 95, 93 and 495 gave Apollo rapid access to its clients, as well as to two major airports. In 1998, Apollo began providing services in Connecticut. That same year, several large, well-known Massachusetts companies became Apollo clients. With the growth, the company assigned managers to geographic areas. Apollo opened an account in New York City in December, 2001 with George Butson, an experienced security professional, as President of Apollo, New York. George, like Dick Ryer, a member of the West Point Society, had worked in the security industry in New York for many years. In addition to New York, Apollo is also licensed in New Jersey. The expansion of the company has remained constant and controlled. The executive team was strengthened by the addition of Robert Devane, formerly with First Security, as Vice President of Operations, in 2002. In April, 2003, the company opened an office in Rhode Island and began servicing its first account in that state in July, 2003. In August 2003, Kenneth D. Jenkins, formerly the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of First Security, joined Apollo as President and COO of the parent corporation. By 2003, Apollo Security had grown to become the largest security services firm based in Massachusetts, which is privately-owned by American security professionals. Description: JOB SUMMARY Must have a Water Front Commission License. Protects property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference. Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserves order and may enforce regulations pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Primarily performs non-exempt duties in a service capacity; may be assigned a service grade or rank in a chain of command in conformance with contract requirements or to facilitate the delivery of service according to business necessity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Controls access to client 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.

2. 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.

3. Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the facility and surrounding area as requested by visitors.

4. Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.

5. Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.

6. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.

7. Prepares logs or reports as required for post; writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.

8. Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the post.

9. Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for post, by the company, or through training or certification.

10. Assures that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standards; identifies client products or materials among items carried by client employees or visitors.

11. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 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 and Physical/Mental Demands With or without reasonable accommodation, a candidate must have the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions described. 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. · May be required to work overtime without advance notice. · Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently. · Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls. · Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others. · Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and 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 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. Compensation: $10.00 - $12.00 Hourly

Benefits: MEDICAL INSURANCE Apollo Security is proud to offer Blue Cross Blue Shield to all of our FT employees. We offer a choice of two plans to meet your needs. Your coverage begins on the 1stof the month following 90 days of employment. Blue Cross began as the Associated Hospital Service Corporation ofMassachusetts, founded by a group of community-minded business leaders in 1937. Designed to spread the cost of hospital treatment among a large group of employed persons, the nonprofit organization obtained a charter in March and opened its doors in September. Upon its opening, the Corporation was the 26thplan of its kind in theUnited States, differing from others in its offering of statewide coverage. In 1939, the name Blue Cross was officially adopted by the American Hospital Association as the national symbol of the Hospital Service movement. Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts retains its independent, not-for-profit status as a multifaceted health care company providing a wide range of health care programs and educational services.Members receive health care coverage through a range of employer-sponsored group plans, and non-group and senior citizen programs.

DENTAL INSURANCE Apollo is proud to offer Delta Dental Premier USA Voluntary Plan to all our FT employees. The waiting period for this benefit is 90 days. Delta Dental Plans Association isAmerica’s largest, most experienced dental benefits system. Made up of independent, affiliated dental service corporations, Delta Dental is a not-for-profit organization with some for-profit affiliates.

LIFE INSURANCE All FT Security Officers receive $5000 in life insurance paid by Apollo Security provided byMetLife Insurance. This is a free benefit for you and your family’s piece of mind. For 137 years,MetLife has been insuring the lives of the people who depend on them. Their success is based on our long history of social responsibility, strong leadership, sound investments, and innovative products and services.

VACATION Apollo Security provides eligible FT employees with paid vacation time for their rest and relaxation. Apollo believes that vacation time is important to the well-being of our employees. Apollo offers the following vacation schedule: One week after one (1) year; Two weeks after three (3) years; Three weeks after five (5) years; Four weeks after ten (10) years.

DIRECT DEPOSIT Apollo offers direct deposit to all employees. This allows for the convenience of your payroll funds to be directly deposited into your bank account every week. It’s fast, convenient and you can count on it every week.

Please refer to Job code pollosecurity-395522 when responding to this ad.

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