Security Guard – Full Time

Security Guard – Full Time

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively and to prepare, maintain and analyze records and reports
• Skill in: ability to work cooperatively with others; analytical skills; decision making skills; effective written, verbal, presentation and listening communication skills; effective negotiation and mediation skills
• Ability to handle conflicts, make common sense decisions and exercise proper action during high tension and stressful situations
• Knowledge of security and safety guidelines, and of laws and regulations that affect security policies, procedures, rules and operations
• Knowledge of security technology, CCTV, Door Access System and security project implementation
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Meet the physical requirements of this position
• CLEET certification within six months of hire
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Stand guard during events
• Tour post periodically to ensure safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants and others on premises
• Handle any disturbances or problems that arise during event or at the facility
• If necessary, escort disruptive individual(s) to security office and/or off the premises
• Write incident reports and meet with security supervisor to review procedures
• Inspect alarms and fire extinguishers/sprinkler systems to ascertain they are set to operate
• Inspect premises for signs of intrusion or tampering
• Tour facility, examining doors, windows and gates to ensure they are secure
• Assist with crowd control inside and outside of premises
• Control unusual circumstances and events during fire, storms, riots and other emergencies
• Respond immediately to emergency situations — answer alarms and investigate disturbances
• Assist departments, such as Box Office, when handling large sums of money
• Act in a professional manner with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment
• When necessary, document all shipping and receiving
• Keep record of all keys, radios and other facility equipment that are signed out
• Has a neat, professional appearance and comes to work in complete and clean assigned uniforms
• Comes to work; is on time and completes shift assignments (including overtime, if needed)
• Be courteous, respectful and responsive to the general public, customers and guards
• Project positive and confident professional image
• Customer Service to the highest level possible
• Maintain the highest standards of business ethics
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer previous experience in a security role