Unarmed Security Guard

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

• Guards, patrols, and monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, and rule infractions.

General Accountabilities

• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Utilizes Company provided Smartphone or Tablet to write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and contacts the proper authorities when compliance is refused.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Mental Functions

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Licenses/Certifications: Security guard license from state
• Must possess effective written, customer service, and oral communication skills in the English language
• Effectual interpersonal skills across all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation 
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty
• Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations including crisis situations at a client site
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites;
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard
• Neat and professional appearance;
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones;
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)