Security Guard - Per Diem

Draper•Cambridge, MA

1d•$15 - $225

About The Position

The Security Guard protects Draper property, facilities, and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, unauthorized entry, and other hazards. The role controls entrance points, monitors security systems, may receive and direct visitors, and periodically patrols premises to check that doors, windows, and gates are secure. The guard observes departing persons for possible theft of company property, maintains security reports and records, reports irregularities, and coordinates with local law enforcement as needed. The position may be assigned to a fixed post or roving detail. Duties include monitoring CCTV, access control, alarms, and emergency calls; dispatching appropriate security, safety, maintenance, medical, or hazardous-materials personnel; conducting interior and exterior patrols; identifying and reporting security, facility, and safety issues; checking employee and contractor badges; issuing visitor badges after visitor-control vetting; escorting visitors and contractors; and managing required sign-in and sign-out of company and personal property. Applicants selected may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and act professionally in a stressful environment.
Basic reading, writing, and communication skills.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

First Responder, CPR, or AED certification.
Associate or bachelor's degree.
1–3 years of previous security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Stand or sit at a fixed post or serve as a roving detail guard.
Monitor CCTV and access control systems.
Monitor and respond to alarms from access control, environmental health and safety, physical plant, and fire panel systems.
Receive and respond to emergency calls from employees and dispatch guards, safety personnel, maintenance personnel, EMTs, and HAZMAT teams as required.
Conduct after-hours patrols, including designated interior and exterior tours of Draper buildings.
Identify and report security, facility, or safety issues, including leaks, smoke, fire, abnormal temperature conditions, suspicious individuals, or suspicious activity.
Perform additional security-related duties as needed.
Check badges of incoming employees and contractors and issue badges to visitors vetted through Visitor Control.
Escort visitors and contractors as required.
Ensure company and personal property is signed in and out of the facility as required.
Maintain security reports and records, report irregularities, and coordinate with local law enforcement agencies as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.