Security Guard Shack

Menzies Aviation•Tampa, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preventing unauthorized access to guarded areas, patrolling designated client areas, and ensuring all persons and property entering and leaving premises are properly authorized. The role requires immediate reporting of discrepancies, violations, incidents, and concerns to the supervisor on duty. Guards must remain at their post until properly relieved, answer telephones professionally, and operate a computer and access systems where applicable. They are also responsible for completing reports accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to all governmental, client, and company regulations, and maintaining cleanliness of their work area. Projecting a positive image, utilizing appropriate communication channels, and maintaining records are also key aspects of the role. Guards must wear proper uniform or business attire with identification badges visible at all times, adhere to company policies, and use company and client equipment responsibly. Additional duties may be requested.

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.
With or without reasonable accommodation, the position requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions.
Treat all information as confidential.
Possess the tact to deal with all levels of employees and client representatives.
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.