Security Guard

Hoover & Strong • Richmond, VA

4d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Hoover & Strong, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, observant, and experienced security officer to maintain a safe environment. The position involves patrolling and guarding the premises, monitoring the area, and taking prompt action when problematic situations arise. The guard must remain aware of their surroundings and watch for suspicious or unlawful behavior.

The role includes active patrol, access-control and equipment monitoring, responding to distress and emergency calls, investigating incidents within corporate policy and legal authorization, and producing detailed reports. The guard also monitors surveillance equipment and building access, uses a walk-through metal detector to monitor employee and visitor entry and departure, and contacts outside emergency services when needed.

Hoover & Strong is a family-owned jewelry manufacturer and refiner founded in 1912. The company describes its workplace as progressive, family-oriented, casual, and non-corporate, with more than 90 coworkers. The posted schedule is Monday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The starting hourly rate is $20.00. Applicants must complete the online application and pass background, credit, criminal, and drug screening. Candidates must also adhere to a metal-free dress code policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of security experience.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, for generating reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently.
• Dependable and assertive.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Working knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Complete the online application.
• Pass an extensive background check, credit check, criminal screening, and drug screening.
• Adhere to a metal-free dress code policy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment through active patrol, access-control monitoring, and equipment control.
• Remain visible and observant while courteously greeting staff, guests, and vendors.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to distress calls, panic alarms, emergency calls, disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents.
• Represent the company professionally and comply with applicable laws.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activity, and safety or fire incidents, and take actions authorized by corporate policy and law.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and secure premises and personnel against unusual, threatening, or suspicious activity.
• Write, maintain, and present detailed reports of damages, theft, injuries, and other irregular activity.
• Monitor and control access through doors for coworkers, guests, and vendors.
• Sound alarms or call police, fire, ambulance, or other outside assistance when needed in emergencies.
• Monitor employee and visitor entry and departure using a walk-through metal detector to ensure products are not removed from the building.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities and informing violators of policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 14 days, prorated during the first year.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Eligibility for a 401(k), with company profit-sharing contributions.
• Company contributions to medical and dental plans.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary vision and supplemental insurance available.
• Company-paid tuition reimbursement for qualified courses.
• Performance bonuses and Spot Awards.
• Monthly luncheons, cookouts, and other activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED