Security Guard - Full Time

Legends Global • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, patrols assigned territory to protect patrons and property. This role involves standing guard during events, touring the post periodically to ensure safety, handling disturbances, inspecting security systems, and assisting with crowd control and emergency situations. The Security Guard must act in a professional manner, maintain a neat appearance, and provide excellent customer service.

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.
• 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.
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer previous experience in a security role.
• CLEET certification within six months of hire.

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.
• Escort disruptive individual(s) to security office and/or off the premises if necessary.
• 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.
• Document all shipping and receiving when necessary.
• Keep record of all keys, radios and other facility equipment that are signed out.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance and come to work in complete and clean assigned uniforms.
• Be on time and complete shift assignments (including overtime, if needed).
• Be courteous, respectful and responsive to the general public, customers and guards.
• Project a positive and confident professional image.
• Provide customer service to the highest level possible.
• Maintain the highest standards of business ethics.

Benefits

• ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED