Part-Time Security Guard

Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC•Peoria, IL

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About The Position

ICMS is seeking a friendly and professional part-time Security Guard I to oversee a federal facility and provide high-quality service, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will have a confident personality and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional coverage may be necessary for other shifts during the week and holidays. The position involves greeting and assisting visitors, verifying access badges, monitoring building conditions and security, maintaining visitor and key records, answering telephones, and providing detailed shift-end reports. Physical activities include regular foot patrols and tours, climbing stairs and a ladder, and potentially using a snow shovel. The role may require lifting up to 25 pounds and physical capability to give CPR.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to pass an extensive background check.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of client-facing experience.
Basic computer literacy and aptitude for technology.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of local attractions and establishments.
Polite, friendly, and self-assured attitude.
Multitasking skills and good time management.
Good attention to detail.
Track record of dependability and punctuality.
Physically capable of completing seven 45-minute foot patrols or tours during an 8-hour shift, with an estimated total walking distance of 6–8 miles.
Ability to climb stairwells and use a 6-foot ladder.
Ability to use a snow shovel, including balance and upper-body twisting.
Physical capability to give CPR.
May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors entering the building and guide them to designated areas.
Process queries and manage customer expectations politely and in a friendly manner.
Verify access badges.
Monitor building conditions and notify appropriate facilities or custodial personnel of issues.
Conduct evening tours to verify the security of access and egress.
Monitor parking areas and security cameras for anomalies or security issues.
Track visitors and coordinate with onsite staff for escorting.
Answer telephones and monitor the security office.
Maintain control of all keys, including logging keys in and out.
Provide a detailed log report at the end of each shift, completing it as instructed without missing details.
Maintain a clean and pleasant environment.