Security Guard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet state- or municipality-mandated security officer licensing requirements.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a reliable vehicle and reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Have strong interpersonal communication skills and a neat, professional appearance.
• Be able to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reports.

Nice To Haves

• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor while assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic and recognize customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests professionally.
• Answer phones professionally.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Learn and enforce facility or building policies and procedures within the limits of the position.
• Conduct required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure removals are authorized and comply with customer requirements.
• Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.
• Perform access control, surveillance, container inspections, and data entry.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• 401(k) enrollment opportunities