Security Guard - Part Time

Position Summary

Under general supervision, patrols assigned territory to protect patrons and property. This will be an outside position in our Service Lot.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Stand guard during events.
• Tour post periodically to ensure safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants and others on premises.
• Handle any disturbances or problems that arise during event or at the facility.
• If necessary, escort disruptive individual(s) to security office and/or off the premises.
• Write incident reports and meet with security supervisor to review procedures.
• Inspect alarms and fire extinguishers/sprinkler systems to ascertain they are set to operate.
• Inspect premises for signs of intrusion or tampering.
• Tour facility, examining doors, windows and gates to ensure they are secure.
• Auxiliary with crowd control inside and outside of premises.
• Control unusual circumstances and events during fire, storms, riots and other emergencies.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations -- answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Auxiliary with departments, such as Box Office, when handling large sums of money.
• Act in a professional manner with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Document all shipping and receiving.
• Keep record of all keys, radios and other facility equipment that are signed out.
• Has a neat, professional appearance and comes to work in complete and clean assigned uniforms.
• Come to work; is on time and completes shift assignments (including overtime, if needed).
• Be courteous, respectful and responsive to the general public, customers and guards.
• Project positive and confident professional image.
• Customer Service to the highest level possible.
• Maintain the highest standards of business ethics

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Prefer previous experience in a security role
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Education And/Or Experience

• Minimum kinds of knowledge, skills and abilities required to this job:
• Ability to communicate effectively and to prepare, maintain and analyze records and reports.
• Skill in:
• ability to work cooperatively with others;
• analytical skills;
• decision making skills;
• effective written, verbal, presentation and listening communication skills;
• effective negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to handle conflicts, make common sense decisions and exercise proper action during high tension and stressful situations.
• Knowledge of security and safety guidelines, and of laws and regulations that affect security policies, procedures, rules and operations
• Knowledge of security technology, CCTV, Door Access System and security project implementation
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Meet the physical requirements of this position

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• CLEET certification within six months of hire
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Physical Demands

• May spend long hours in sitting, walking or standing.
• Occasionally lift/push/pull objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Rarely lift/push/pull objects weighting up to 50 with or without assistance.
• Able to operate security equipment.
• Manual dexterity - Regularly required to use hands, to finger, handle or feel to handle building keys and open doors.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to access different parts of the building.
• Visual acuity -- due to the possibility of spending long periods of time viewing security monitors
• May be exposed to moderate to extreme noises.
• Computer Skills Proficient computer skills including the ability to operate computers and security monitors
• Operate a personal computer using Windows and Microsoft Office software.

Hours Of Work And Travel Requirements

• Travel negligible
• Shifts vary -- Required to work any shift needed (as scheduled)
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.