Office Building Security Officer
Office building security has unique challenges associated with big and tall environments and large number of incumbents. Security guards, also called security officers, protect property, enforce laws on the property, deter criminal activity, and deal with other problems. Some guards are assigned a stationary position from which they may monitor alarms or surveillance cameras. Other guards may be assigned a patrol area where they conduct security checks. Guards must remain alert, looking for anything out of the ordinary throughout their shift. In an emergency, guards may call for assistance from police, fire, or ambulance services. Some security guards may be armed. A security guard’s job responsibilities vary from one employer to another. In retail stores, guards protect people, records, merchandise, money, and equipment. In stores, they may also work with undercover store detectives to prevent theft by customers or employees. They are responsible for detaining shoplifting suspects until the police arrive. The following are the major tasks…