Security Guard

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.•San Antonio, TX

51d

About The Position

The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of employees, clients, visitors, and property. This role involves inspecting grounds and premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, reporting incidents, greeting visitors, and issuing passes to control access. The guard will respond promptly to requests for assistance and ensure the overall safety and security of the premises.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
0 to 2 years of security guard or related work experience
Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
Able to handle and deescalate confrontational situations
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Observation skills (alert and aware of surroundings and able to quickly recognize anything out of the ordinary)
Problem solving skills (able to quickly determine the best course of action when a dangerous situation arises)
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Security guard or security related training preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Control access to site by ensuring proper identification of employees or visitors and prepare security logs
Assist visitors with legitimate need to gain entry to facility
Monitor alarms, entrances, and exits to facility (guard station, video-surveillance systems) and act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry
Make periodic walking tours of buildings and grounds to check doors, windows, and other entries to ensure they are properly secured
Report any observed irregularities, such as presence of unauthorized people, fire hazards, leaking pipes, unsecured entries, and faulty equipment
Respond to emergencies
Write reports on what they observed while on duty
Enforce rules and regulations of the location or property
Inspect grounds and premises according to established schedules personally and/or with electronic surveillance equipment; report intruders or incidents to central security control or to external security or police agencies
Greet visitors; establish their reasons for being on the organization's premises, and issue visitor passes to ensure that access to all buildings and premises is controlled
Respond promptly to requests for assistance from employees to ensure their safety and security