Security Guard

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, patrols assigned territory to protect patrons and property.

• Stand guard during events. Tour post periodically to ensure safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants and others on premises.
• Handle any disturbances or problems that arise during event or at the facility. If necessary, escort disruptive individual(s) to security office and/or off the premises.
• Write incident reports and meet with security supervisor to review procedures.
• Inspect alarms and fire extinguishers/sprinkler systems to ascertain they are set to operate.
• Inspect premises for signs of intrusion or tampering.
• Tour facility, examining doors, windows and gates to ensure they are secure.
• Assist with crowd control inside and outside of premises.
• Control unusual circumstances and events during fire, storms, riots and other emergencies.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations – answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Assist departments, such as Box Office, when handling large sums of money.
• Act in a professional manner with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
• When necessary, document all shipping and receiving.
• Keep record of all keys, radios and other facility equipment that are signed out.
• Has a neat, professional appearance and comes to work in complete and clean assigned uniforms.
• Comes to work; is on time and completes shift assignments (including overtime, if needed)
• Be courteous, respectful and responsive to the general public, customers and guards.
• Project positive and confident professional image.
• Customer Service to the highest level possible.
• Maintain the highest standards of business ethics
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities. Carries out any temporarily assigned supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM’s policies and applicable laws.

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

• Must be 18 years of age
• Prefer previous experience in a security role
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum kinds of knowledge, skills and abilities required to this job:
• Ability to communicate effectively and to prepare, maintain and analyze records and reports.
• Skill in: ability to work cooperatively with others; analytical skills; decision making skills; effective written, verbal, presentation and listening communication skills; effective negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to handle conflicts, make common sense decisions and exercise proper action during high tension and stressful situations.
• Knowledge of security and safety guidelines, and of laws and regulations that affect security policies, procedures, rules and operations
• Knowledge of security technology, CCTV, Door Access System and security project implementation
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Meet the physical requirements of this position
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• CLEET certification within six months of hire
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

• May spend long hours in sitting, walking or standing.
• Occasionally lift/push/pull objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Rarely lift/push/pull objects weighting up to 50 with or without assistance
• Ability to operate security equipment.
• Manual dexterity - Regularly required to use hands, to finger, handle or feel to handle building keys and open doors.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to access different parts of the building.
• Visual acuity – due to the possibility of spending long periods of time viewing security monitors
• May be exposed to moderate to extreme noises.

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