Security Guard

Responsible for patrolling the premises of residences or buildings to detect suspicious activity, assist tenants, and ensure the safety of occupants.

• Protect property and lives by patrolling the area.
• Monitor entrance of property through surveillance.
• Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documents.
• Guard against theft and maintain security.
• Respond to alarms and calls of distress.
• Stop suspicious people and ask for identification.
• Investigate thefts and file police reports.
• Call for aid if necessary.
• Use walkie‑talkies, pagers, and cell phones to stay in contact with security personnel.
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non‑business hours or when switchboard is closed.
• Report rule infractions and violations.
• Issue tickets and citations.
• Apprehend criminals and evict violators.
• Prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Check purses, pockets, and bags for suspicious items.
• Remove weapons and stow away for later retrieval.
• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
• Regulate and monitor building systems.
• Inspect windows and doors to ensure locks are in place and working.

• Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position
• Trained security officer with diploma
• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation
• Integrity and professionalism
• High school degree