What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard I position at Providence Housing Authority?
Purpose:
Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents and employees by patrolling and monitoring buildings and parking areas to detect any suspicious activity and respond accordingly to ensure the safety and security of property, residents and personnel.
Essential Tasks of the Position:
Lobby Security
The security guard assigned to monitor the entrance of a high-rise building will be responsible for the following:
- Monitor and control access at building entrances permitting only residents or their guests in the building.
- Require all guests to sign in and out of the building when visiting friends or relatives.
- Prevent loitering in the lobby area.
- Maintain order.
- Guard against theft.
- Inspect entrance doors to ensure locks are in place and working.
- Respond to alarms and calls of distress.
- Report disturbances to the Providence Police through the PHA’s dispatcher via mobile radio.
Secondary Tasks of the Position:
Patrol and Inspection
Security guards are required to periodically leave their stationary posts in the lobby to perform other inspections such as:
- Patrol the development’s parking areas and tagging unauthorized vehicles.
- Inspect the development’s community room for disturbances.
- Check emergency exits to ensure they are secured.
- Spot check hallways and stairwells for any unusual activity.
- Inspect laundry room for any unusual activity.
- Report any inoperable lights.
Reporting Requirements
Security guards are required to complete the following forms during their shift:
FORM |
DESCRIPTION |
PHA Security Form # 1 | Security Work Order |
PHA Security Form # 2 | Security Log |
PHA Security Form # 3 | Sign In Log |
PHA Security Form # 4 | Tag/Tow Log |
Description of Forms
Security Report
- This report is to be completed for each shift by the security guard. It highlights/summarizes any problems encountered during the shift and is the form which should be used to inform the PHA of any unusual activity. The security guard is required to call security work orders in to dispatch.
- Security Log
- The security log is a report divided into 15 minute increments which is to be used by the security guard to document his / her patrolling, door checks, disturbances, etc., for the evening
Sign In Log
- This log is to be used by all visitors of residents during the security shift. Any non-resident of the development must sign in and state which apartment they are visiting. Anyone refusing to sign the sheet will be denied entry
Tag/Tow Log
- This log will be used by the security guard to indicate the number of vehicle tagged or towed during the security shift
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
- Additional security training preferred
- Bi-lingual (Spanish), preferred
Experience
- Proven work experience as a security guard or similar position
- Knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to remain alert and focused and avoid distractions at all times
- Ability to communicate and relate to residents, employees and the general public
- Ability to provide accurate documentation of each incident as well as the status of the development at the end of each shift
- Valid Rhode Island (Class 2) driver's license unrestricted except for corrective lenses
- Honesty, integrity and professionalism at all times
