Security Guard

Quality Staffing•Chattanooga, TN

21h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, is seeking an experienced Unarmed Security Guard to work as a contract employee with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TN MHSAS) located in Chattanooga, TN. This is a night shift position, working from 6:00 pm to 7:30 am three (3) days per week. The role involves institutional and related security work of average difficulty, including protecting public buildings, assisting in patient admissions, responding to emergencies, controlling entrance and exit, preparing records, communicating with law enforcement, monitoring facilities, and operating security systems and vehicles.

Requirements

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school; qualifying full-time law enforcement, security, or related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Must be local to the Chattanooga, TN area
Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for institutional and related security work of average difficulty
May be assigned to work any shift to provide a full range of institutional and other security activities, such as protecting public buildings
Assisting in Admissions with processing patients (i.e., wanding with a metal detector, patdowns, etc.)
Responsible for reviewing and documenting the patient's belongings
Responding to calls and taking appropriate action to assist in emergencies
May be required to respond to Code Situations
Controlling entrance and exit of individuals by checking for identity, purpose of visit, and authorization
Escorting individuals to ensure their safety
Preparing and maintaining records such as incident reports, vehicle citations, logs of visitors and others, and personal property reports
Providing information to supervisor by telephone, in written form, email, or in-person to advise of any security concerns
Communicating with law enforcement agencies to report incidents, provide information, and request assistance
Monitoring processes, materials, or surroundings
Patrolling facilities, monitoring alarms and utilizing audiovisual and security systems (e.g., TV monitors) to check for security hazards, disturbances, and violations of pertinent laws, rules, or regulations
Visually monitors individuals to ensure safety and compliance with policies, rules, and regulations
Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
Operating patrol and transport vehicles to complete security patrols or transport valuables and individuals
Operating two-way radios and other communication devices to accomplish security tasks