Security Guard - 1st Shift
About The Position
All guards employed by Athens Services are responsible for the security of property and materials within company-owned facilities. Security employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally and report employees and visitors who do not. The primary duty is to observe and report; guards must not put themselves in physical danger or engage in verbal confrontation. The Security Guard ensures the assigned building or premises is safe and secure from contingencies and violence. Duties include observing people entering the premises, preventing unauthorized people and prohibited articles from entering restricted areas, maintaining visitor logs, conducting routine interior and exterior checks, reporting suspicious activity, checking offices and securing entrances, exits, lights, and equipment, responding to alarms, documenting damage and unusual occurrences, enforcing rules, directing vehicles, and—if a load fire occurs—operating a vehicle to dump the load in a clean, open area to help prevent further property damage. This position works inside only and is considered office-only. The schedule is Monday–Wednesday 6 a.m.–2 p.m., Thursday–Friday 6 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.–2 p.m., with Saturday off. The listed hourly salary is $21.28–$22.28.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Class C driver's license.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of and ability to secure premises.
- Honesty, dedication, and sincerity.
- Politeness and courtesy.
- Ability to handle and resolve conflicts.
- Ability to act quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to judge and detect possible threats and act accordingly.
- Acceptable driver record.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Security experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the assigned building or premises is safe and secure from contingencies and acts of violence.
- Observe people entering the premises and watch for intruders.
- Prevent unauthorized people and prohibited articles from entering restricted areas.
- Maintain a log of each visitor's name, purpose of visit, and entry and exit times.
- Conduct routine checks inside and outside the building each day.
- Report suspicious activity on the premises to local police or management.
- Check offices and ensure entrances and exits are closed and lights and electrical equipment are switched off.
- Respond immediately to emergency alarms and promptly notify the appropriate department, such as the fire department in case of fire.
- Document damage to the premises or assets and unusual occurrences.
- Enforce and follow rules and regulations, and warn violators of possible consequences.
- Direct vehicles around the building and ensure vehicles are safe while on the premises.
- In case of a load fire, operate the vehicle to dump the load in a clean, open area of the premises to help prevent further property damage.
- Conduct oneself professionally and report employees and visitors who do not do so.
- Observe and report without putting oneself in physical danger or engaging in verbal confrontation.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Career plan.
- Recognition programs.
- Professional development learning.
- An exceptional work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
