Security Guard Shack

Menzies Aviation Careers•Tampa, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preventing unauthorized access to guarded areas, patrolling designated client areas, and ensuring the proper authorization of all persons and property entering and leaving the premises. The role requires immediate reporting of any discrepancies, violations, incidents, or concerns to the supervisor on duty. The Security Guard must never leave their post without proper relief, answer telephones professionally, and operate a computer and access systems where applicable. Additionally, the guard is responsible for completing reports accurately and in a timely manner, being familiar with all governmental, client, and company regulations, and keeping the supervisor informed of needs and problems in assigned areas. Maintaining the cleanliness of the immediate work area and reporting maintenance needs are also key functions. The role involves projecting a positive image, responding courteously to inquiries, utilizing appropriate communication channels, and maintaining required records, reports, and files. Adherence to company policies and procedures, conscientious use of company and client equipment, supplies, and resources, and performing other requested duties are essential. All assigned duties or tasks are considered part of the essential functions unless unrelated to the listed functions. Employees are expected to follow safe work practices, be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, and notify superiors of unsafe working conditions. All functions must be carried out honestly, ethically, and professionally, in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. Clarification or explanations should be requested from superiors or authorized representatives when uncertain.

Requirements

Previous experience in security, military, public contract preferred.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a reliable telephone and transportation.
Must have HS diploma or GED.
Must be able to sit, stand, lift, and/or bend throughout shift and climb stairs.
Must be able to lift, carry, and/or hold up to 70 lbs.
Must have good hearing and vision.
Must pass pre-employment and random drug test.
Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Must be able to verbally direct in English.
Must be a citizen of the United States or possess the necessary authorization from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in security, military, public contract preferred.

Responsibilities

Prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access to the guarded area.
Patrol area designated by client.
Ensure all persons/property entering and leaving the premises are properly authorized.
Immediately report any discrepancies, violations, incidents and concerns to the supervisor on duty.
Never leave post without being properly relieved.
Answer telephones in a polite and professional manner.
Be able to operate a computer and access systems (where applicable).
Complete reports in detail and in a timely manner.
Must be familiar with all Governmental/Client/Company regulations.
Keep supervisor informed of needs and problems in assigned areas, maintain cleanliness of immediate work area and report maintenance needs.
Project a positive image and respond to inquiries from clients, staff and public in courteous manner.
Utilize appropriate communications channels and maintain records, report and files as required.
Must be in proper uniform or business attire as directed by company officials.
Identification badges must always be visible.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and participate in achievement of company objectives.
Utilize company and client equipment, supplies and resources in a conscientious, cost effective manner.
Perform other duties as requested.