Security Guard

Company Description

Who We Are

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities!

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.

Job Description

This role provides on-site security to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for employees and visitors by responding to emergencies, addressing disruptive behavior, and monitoring facility activity. It also supports safety procedures, assists with front desk coverage, and collaborates with staff to maintain a secure and professional atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides security services to ensure that the environment is safe for employees and visitors
• Remove disruptive customers or be a point of contact for 911/police and/or emergency
• Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers
• Escort unauthorized visitors to appropriate exits, rooms or classes
• May assist with front desk coverage
• Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, property patrol, traffic control and accident investigations
• Responds to manager and/or employee requests to intervene with difficult personnel/customers
• Maintain safety by walking the halls and observing the behavior of others
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to relate will customers, staff and managers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Valid Security License required

2 plus years related work experience in office support, copy or mail services a plus

High school diploma or GED

18+ years of age

Excellent rapport with a variety of personalities

Knowledge of security operations and procedures

Corporate security experience preferred

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others Additional Information

We provide:

• Competitive wages for high performance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Guided Professional Development Plans
• Summer Fridays
• Weekly Wellness Sessions
• Medical/Vision/ Dental
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Picnics Volunteer Experiences
• Access to Free Financial Counseling
• Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Innovation and Green teams.

About Us:

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals.

Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

Grant Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.