Security Guard (part-time)

About the role

Respond and assess a variety of safety and emergency situations, taking action to secure the safety of people and property. Coordinate and manage requests during the workweek and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and burglar alarms, including nights and weekends; assess the situation and immediately take action to secure people and property.
• Respond to after-hours facility and park calls, assess needs, and take appropriate actions.
• Respond to and assess medical situations involving staff and park guests; determine whether to call paramedics or administer first aid or ice packs.
• Coordinate outside law enforcement requests with the Sheriff’s department as requested by management.
• Assist with various facilities and park requests, such as erecting EZ-up tents for special events, delivering water, hand sanitizer, or chairs, providing parking assistance, and placing temporary and permanent lawn signs throughout the park.
• Ensure fire alarm, security cameras, and electronic door reader systems are operational and fully functional; request system maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Schedule safety and security system inspections to maintain current permits, manage vendors throughout the facility, and file permits with local government agencies as required.
• Manage electronic door readers and assign badge access to associates and vendors.
• Escort locksmith vendors while performing re-keying or similar services.
• Maintain patrol vehicles and equipment in good working order; track and schedule vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Maintain patrol equipment (radios, light bars, AED, drones) in good working order; repair or replace as needed.
• Conduct safety training, including social distancing protocols and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Collaborate with management and the training department on the development of training presentations and materials.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a High School graduate level.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Laws of Arrest course certificate is a plus.
• At least two (2) years of private patrol experience.
• At least two (2) years of customer service experience, preferably in the cemetery industry.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and implement actions to maintain control.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal influential skills to diffuse situations.
• Compassionate and professional communication skills.
• Comfortable making presentations to train associates.
• Experience using MS Office Outlook.
• Ability to learn park layout and grave location systems.
• Ability to effectively use two-way radios, flashlights, and spotlights.

Work Conditions

• Work outdoors and indoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
• Frequent, continuous periods of walking, standing, sitting, or driving.
• Climbing stairs to access buildings and walking over uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Working beyond “standard” hours, including being on call 24/7 during scheduled weekends and holidays.

Job Location: US-MD - Brentwood