Description

Summary/Objective: 

The Security Guard is responsible for the overall protection, care, and supervision of the residents on campus. This position is available to assist and support workforce members as necessary and guard the property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the duties listed below.

Essential Functions:

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Patrol periodically buildings and grounds.
• Guarding access to the property and verifying individuals prior to entering grounds 
• Examine doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
• Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Observe departing personnel to guard against theft of company property.
• Sound alarm or call police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of                         unauthorized persons.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property.
• Regularly report the times inspections were made a various designated points around campus.
• Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff.
• Regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at entrance to maintain orderly flow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Customer Service: Listens and responds effectively to customer questions; resolves customer

problems to the customer’s satisfaction; respects all internal and external customers; and

commits to exceeding customer expectations.

• Support of Diversity: Treats all people with respect; values diverse perspectives; participates

in diversity training opportunities; provides a supportive work environment for the

multicultural workforce; treats others fairly without regard to race, sex, color, religion, or  sexual orientation; recognizes differences as opportunities to learn and gain by working together; values and encourages unique skills and talents; seeks and considers diverse perspectives and ideas.

• Initiative and Creativity: Plans work and carries out tasks as instructed; makes constructive

suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional   

responsibilities; and responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision.

• Cooperation/Teamwork: Works harmoniously with others to get a job done; responds

positively to instructions and procedures; able to work well with staff, co-workers, peers,

clients and supervisors; shares critical information with everyone involved; helps to set a tone     of cooperation; coordinates own work with others; seeks opinions; and values working

relationships;

• Judgment: Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on fact rather than emotion; and analyzes problems skillfully.
• Commitment to Safety: Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of safety management; complies with agency safety policies and procedures; completes all required agency training; and takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Reliability: Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
• Attention to Detail: Is alert in a high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data; concentrates on routine work details; organizes and maintains a system of records.
• Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills.

Work Environment:

This job operates in an adolescent residential therapeutic environment. The position will interact with adolescent youth whom have experienced multiple traumas in their lives and have significant mental health and behavioral issues.  This position will periodically be required to drive to other nearby facilities to ensure they are secured.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Qualifications

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Depending on the position being filled, it may be a part and/or full-time job. The hours and days vary depending on the position being filled. However, hours are early evening to overnight.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Prior experience as a security guard is preferred.

Other requirements

• Must have a valid California driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks for this class of employee.
• Must meet Title XXII personnel requirements with regard to fingerprinting, forms, and documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain within the first 30 days of employment Pro-Act (Professional Assault Crisis Training).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, in particular Word.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Salary : $18 - $21