Security Guard - Full Time

ASM Global•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, patrols assigned territory to protect patrons and property. This role involves standing guard during events, touring posts to ensure safety, handling disturbances, writing incident reports, inspecting security equipment, assisting with crowd control, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a professional demeanor. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to communicate effectively, and meet physical requirements. The Security Guard will also be responsible for maintaining records of equipment, ensuring a neat appearance in uniform, and providing 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.
Proficient computer skills including the ability to operate computers and security monitors
Operate a personal computer using Windows and Microsoft Office software.

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 positive and confident professional image.
Provide customer service to the highest level possible.
Maintain the highest standards of business ethics.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.