Security Guard -- (SAN DIEGO, CA)

Primary Responsibilities

• Becomes familiar with all normal and emergency Guard Force Procedures, each duty post assignment, and the physical layout of the facility.
• Learns about and adapts to all existing and future security enhancing system add-ons, changes, and upgrades.
• Visually checks security area access badges.
• Escorts scheduled, unscheduled, and uncleared personnel or visitors around and within the facility.
• Issues, maintains record of, and retrieves badges using sign-in log sheets.
• Travels around building(s), checking on locked safes, looking for safety hazards, security violations or unauthorized activity.
• Writes entries into shift log; accomplishes checklists, writes or completes special reports on computer.
• Patrols all areas of building both interior and exterior.
• Responds to alarms and emergency situations by summoning Security Manager, staff, police, fire or other emergency personnel as needed; records emergency response and actions.
• Ensures the protection and proper control of sensitive material to include documents, printouts and associated media during security checks within the controlled area of the facility.
• Dresses in proper security attire provided by CCR-L and maintains a professional appearance at all times while on duty.
• Affords assistance with unloading/loading of supplies or equipment, relocating furniture or other bulky items within the CCR-L complex and/or storage areas.
• Performs other tasks as instructed by the Security Manager which may include tasks outside the normal scope of security.
• Performs Receptionist duties for all facilities utilizing computerized visitor control system and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of work experience.
• Ability to use a computer and associated software.
• Ability to cover facility and conduct security rounds; ability to respond on short notice to alarms or emergency situations.
• Ability to lift packages or materials weighing 10 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow and comply with instructions, procedures, and directives.
• Must be prepared to work different shifts and overtime hours on short notice as needs dictate.

Benefits

IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a superior professional working environment. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $38,447-$61,515. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience and unique skills or qualifications.