Security Guard

Responsibilities

• Monitor facility and surrounding areas to guard against suspicious activities.
• Patrol building and grounds by foot and vehicle to protect establishment against potential threats.
• Fulfill front desk duties during off-hours such as responding to phone calls, assisting customers, responding to incoming inquiries, contacting employees and managers, vendor assistance, relaying information to appropriate parties.
• Contact authorities (e.g., police, fire departments) in cases of emergency or threats such as fire, medical emergency, unwelcomed violators, suspicious activities.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, vendors, and others to maintain security of premises.
• Reject, apprehend or evict violators from premises if deemed necessary.
• Escort personnel to their car and/or department as requested by management and/or Human Resources.
• Examine all entry points such as doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Address violations, infractions, property damage, suspicious activity, threats, potential hazards, disturbances, and any other irregular activity.
• Respond to and investigate alarms and disturbances, addressing or escalating accordingly.
• Complete incident reports for irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Relay escalated incidents to appropriate department such as Management, Facilities, Operations, or Human Resources.
• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
• Perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of working experience required.
• Previous experience as a Security Guard, preferred.
• Current Security Guard License, required.
• Valid CA driver’s license.
• Ability to comply with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements.
• Must be able to pass company driving background qualifications to operate company-assigned vehicles.