Security Guard

SUMMARY 

The position of security guard consists of protecting property, assets and/or people to include guarding, patrolling, and monitoring premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.

Contact the police or fire department in case of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.

Conduct regular parking lot patrols and inspections.

Assist with breakfast on the A.M shift.

Assist with laundry on the evening shift.

Assist front desk with guest request.

Maintain accurate and detailed incident reports relating to security-related incidents, thefts, accidents, or any unauthorized activities.

Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines

Performs work in a safe manner to secure the environment and actively encourages others to comply with safety rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma.  Completion of technical school program or company training program.  Minimum of 5 years of experience.  

Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Must have a clean criminal background. 

Excellent knowledge of security protocols.

Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations, and able to assess and evaluate situations effectively.

Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Ability to solve problems as they arise.

Strong people and customer service skills

Attention to detail is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions; create correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively communicate information individually and in group situations to customers, co-workers, and staff.  Good oral and written communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply reasonable understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions, or in diagram form.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

Professional and neat appearance. Ability to create an atmosphere which fosters respect and building of personal self esteem. Ability to always work unsupervised. Experience in using a personal computer – Microsoft Suites. 

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time as well as ascend/descend stairs with loads. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee occasionally may have to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision.  Must be able to navigate throughout the hotel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.