Post Guard- Santa Monica
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Security
Job Details:
Job Location:
Post Guard
- Santa Monica - Santa Monica, CA 90405, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Schedule
Monday
- Tuesday , Thursday-Saturday
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
PrimaryJob Duties
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Monitor surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Use provided communication devices to relay information in a clear and concise manner
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Provide satisfactory customer service to clients and other members of the public
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings
- Follow post orders and all other relevant site-related information
- Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
- Notebook computers
- Laptop computers
- Tablets
- Cellular Devices
- Data base user interface and query software
- Data entry software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Education and Experience
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Guard Card required
KnowledgePublic Safety and Security
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
English Language
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Active Learning
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. - Active Listening
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. - Critical Thinking
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. - Learning Strategies
- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. - Mathematics
- Using mathematics to solve problems. - Monitoring
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. - Reading Comprehension
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. - Speaking
- Talking to others to convey information effectively. - Writing
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Coordination
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. - Negotiation
- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. - Persuasion
- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. - Service Orientation
- Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Complex Problem Solving
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Equipment Selection
- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. - Operation and Control
- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. - Operation Monitoring
- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Management of Material Resources
- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment,…
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