Building Service Security Officer Duties and Responsibilities 

The responsibilities of a Security Officer can vary from employer to employer but job descriptions for a Security Officer may contain the following duties and responsibilities:

• Protect an employer’s property and enforce laws.

• Monitor closed-circuit TV cameras and monitor alarms.

• Respond to any emergencies.

• Control visitor and employee building access.

• Conduct security checks for specified areas.

• Complete reports on anything they observed while on duty.

• Detain any violators.

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The building service security officer ensures the safety of people, objects, or buildings, either in person or via security cameras. As there are many types of threats and dangers, from harassment to terrorist attacks, each security officer has their own expertise with respect to protection and safety.