Guard - Norfolk, VA

PCSI is looking for a Guard I at Sewells Point Branch Health Clinic. Greet all persons as they enter the facility, displaying a courteous, friendly, approachable, and helpful attitude when dealing with military service members, their dependents, and all internal and external customers alike. Verify the identification of all persons entering the facility and deny admittance to unauthorized individuals.

This position reports to the Guard Supervisor and is based in Norfolk, VA. Typical work hours are Part-time, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 6:30 am to 12:00 pm.

PCSI is an Ability One employer. As such, individuals and veterans with disabilities may be prioritized based on their roles. Documentation may be required.

• Base pay of $17.75/hr.

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few.

We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do as Guard I:

• Greets all persons as they enter the facility.
• Verifies the identification of all persons entering the facility and denies admittance to unauthorized individuals.
• Displays a courteous, friendly, approachable, and helpful attitude when dealing with military service members, their dependents, and all internal and external customers alike.
• Possesses alertness, tact, integrity and the ability to learn rules, regulations, pertinent laws, general and special orders and administrative procedures relating to security programs.
• Person-to-person contacts form an important and significant part of the total work of the .
• Upholds a secure environment by tactfully addressing all individuals who enter the facility.
• Reports customer complaints, deficiencies, security, or safety concerns to the shift supervisor.
• Assures that all facility rules are being observed regarding security and safety for personnel, property, facilities and assets.
• Maintains a clean and organized greeting station and facility entrance area.
• Assists in other areas of the facility by performing other related duties as assigned or as directed.
• Considered essential personnel for response to emergencies or execution of contingency plans.
• Responsible for reporting for duty as normal while the installation is preparing for natural or manmade disasters while under siege, and during post-siege damage assessment and recovery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak the English language.
• Minimum of one (1) year recent/relevant entry control point security experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions, understand work rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Present a professional image and have a neatly groomed appearance while on duty.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors. Subject to hazards associated with working in a health care environment that may cause personal harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common colds, influenza, dust, odors, and elevated noise levels.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

All veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

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