Security Guard

Overview

Summary:

The Security Guard, working independently or as part of a team, is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, and others at his/her assigned site. This position may include activity at an assigned location. This position is supervised by the Site Lead. 

Pay Rate: $21.00-$25.00

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Ability to work with Clients and the public using tact and courtesy. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions, including company policies and procedures. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client perform duties in a professional manner and appearance. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client observe and record events accurately. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client use common sense and good judgment when making decisions within scope of authority. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client to learn and apply specialized security/protection techniques, methods and procedures. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client analyze problems and situations and take prompt effective action. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client enforce regulations and rules effectively. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client recognize an emergency or immediate threat and take appropriate action in a mature, controlled manner, applying existing policies and guidelines. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client to perform the physical demands of the job. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others. 
• As directed by Supervisor and /or Client work directly with the public, conveying information and assistance effectively on a daily basis. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). 
• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Six (6) months of experience dealing with the public. 
• Ability to obtain a Security Guard license issued by the State of Alaska. 
• Must pass a background check. 
• Must obtain basic first aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of experience in a work environment requiring safety and security precautions; i.e. previous military, law enforcement or security experience. 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs routine patrol of assigned site to deter, detect, and report security or safety problems, preserve order, and protect property. Patrols may be performed on foot. 
• Performs patrol duties according to Goldbelt Security’s policies and procedures and the Client’s specific instructions. 
• Corrects unsafe conditions which may pose risk of injury or death to people at the site. 
• Completes forms and reports which may include Incident Reports, Citizen Arrest Forms, and Criminal Trespass Forms. 
• Notifies local Emergency response agency in the event of an emergency. Maintains order at the site until their arrival and renders basic first aid or CPR as needed. 
• Protects the interests and property of Goldbelt Security and the Client. 
• Approaches unauthorized persons on site to determine their intentions. Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and follows Goldbelt Security Policies and Procedures. 
• Calls police or fire department in cases of emergency. Maintains order at the location until their arrival and renders basic first aid or CPR as needed. 
• Provides assistance to visitors. 
• Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned.