Security Officer/Guard

Job Description

Job DescriptionSecurity Officer/Guard

Job Summary

• Guards, patrols, and monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, and rule infractions.

General Accountabilities

• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Escorts or drives motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Security guard license from Tennessee and other States as needed

Skills

• Possesses high moral values established by society and the integrity to adhere to them
• Motivated and dedicated security professional
• Capable of being proactive without direct supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Possesses the ability to refrain from complacency and actively practices that ability
• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent report writing ability