Security Guard

About the role

The South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) owns and operates the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). The Security Guard is responsible for assisting in the prevention of theft, vandalism and illegal entry by controlling access to building entrances, patrolling the property and maintaining watch over the various buildings. The Security Guard may be tasked to respond to safety and security threats, and establish a security presence.

Responsibilities

• Prevents theft, vandalism, and illegal entry to property
• Monitors and controls access at entry gates and property entrances
• Checks against guard house daily visitor log
• Patrols buildings and property observing any out of the ordinary conditions
• Ensures doors, windows and gates are locked and secure
• Alerts manager of any threats to security
• Assists with escorting unauthorized individuals off the property
• Ensures a safe environment
  • Identifies and removes safety hazards
  • Reports any broken equipment, locks, windows, etc. to property maintenance
  • Records any out of the ordinary conditions and incidents
  • Inventories and maintains safety supplies
  • Assists with loss control processes
  • Assists with removal of ice, snow, and debris from sidewalks, security gates and remote sites
  • Ensures appropriate communications are conveyed and in a timely manner
• Assists in maintenance of access control system
  • Assists with maintaining badge access control system database
  • Updates access requirements on surface and underground access points
  • Installs, maintains and repairs locks
• Assists with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Outfits SDSTA employees and SURF contractors, users and visitors with proper PPE
  • Cleans, maintains and repairs cap lamps, W65 self-rescuers, self-contained self-rescuers (SCSRs) and other safety-related equipment
  • Organizes, maintains and supplies two PPE rooms
• Transportation
  • Escort employees to the local medical facility for reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing, as needed
  • Picks up and delivers supplies and materials for various departments, as needed
  • Transports employees and visitors to all areas of the property, as needed
• Other Essential Functions
  • Maintains consistent and reliable attendance
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Courses in security-related field, psychology, or sociology is helpful.
• Certifications and Licenses: N/A.
• Experience: Experience in security or related field is preferred. Knowledge of public safety and security protocols. Basic computer skills are required.

Skills

• Communication Skills–Communicates well both orally and in writing with a wide variety of people. Ability to hear clearly via radio, phone and other communications.
• Customer Service–Interacts professionally and courteously with visitors and addresses their needs in a pleasant and efficient manner.
• Initiative–Ability to persist despite difficult conditions and makes suggestions for improvements.
• Organization–Prioritizes tasks, manages time, keeps order and coordinates a variety of activities.
• Safety–Willing to accept and enforce strict security and safety practices.
• Situational Awareness–Ability to assess situations, evaluate options and choose most appropriate course of action.

Working Conditions

• This position may require working in both surface and underground environments at depths up to 5000 feet,