Security Guard

Penske Automotive Group•Jersey City, NJ

16d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and pleasant environment for the dealership employees and customers in accordance with company policies. This role involves enforcing rules and regulations, patrolling the premises, responding to emergencies, and ensuring overall safety and security.

Requirements

Ability to de-escalate a situation as required, remaining calm in emergencies, controlling confrontations, directing parties, restoring order in a tactful manner.
Ability to know when a safety situation requires the immediate involvement of local authorities to protect employees, customers and vendors and call for assistance.
Ability to wear all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Ability to take direction from multiple employees and prioritize work based on requirement to maintain a safe, clean and pleasant environment.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals in written and online formats.
Ability to follow processes to ensure quality and safety.
Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
High school diploma or the equivalent and one to two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver's License
CPR- First Aid Certification
Completion of Defensive Driving Course

Nice To Haves

Prior security, military or police experience given preference.
Concealed Weapon Permit

Responsibilities

Enforces rules and regulations to provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors in accordance with company policies.
Enforce no-smoking policies.
Enforces employee parking policies.
Arranges for the removal of vehicles that are illegally parked or have been abandoned on dealership property.
Ensure that all individuals on company premises have legal right to be there.
Assists in the removal of individuals as required.
Investigate any wrongdoings such as theft, misconduct and vandalism at the direction of Supervisor and involves local authorities in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and company policies.
Responsible for complex keys.
Patrol, document, report and follow-up on safety and security hazards or infractions.
Reports all hazards and incidents promptly to management.
Serve as first responder for any security issues.
Respond to any Emergency Responses situation on dealership premises.
Coordinate hours and coverage of security staff through security vendor.
Serve as back-up to safety coordinator for facility.
Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer and in accordance with company policies.
Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to working with hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management immediately.
Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherences to timekeeping standards.
Follows the Company Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
Understands and follow all work rules and procedures and follows lawful directions from Supervisors.
Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.
Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with company policy.
Attends pertinent training on request.
Attends company meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.