Security Guard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Hold any security officer license mandated by the state or municipality, or be able to obtain a security guard license within an acceptable period.
• Have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Have 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 is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor and assist 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 help prevent theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal complies with customer requirements.
• Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.

Benefits

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