A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
On-Call Security Guard enforces regulations and procedures designed to prevent breaches of security, exercises judgment and uses discretion in responding to incidents and emergencies, determining whether to intervene directly, ask for assistance as time permits, keep situation under control or surveillance, or to report incident or situation to the appropriate authority for handling. Duties require specialized training in methods and techniques of protecting controlled areas. Commonly, the Security Guard is required to demonstrate proficiency with firearms and other special weapons, and to meet rigorous physical fitness standards.
GENERAL DUTIES
On-Call Security Guard protects property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference. Duties involve serving at a fixed post, making rounds on foot or by motor vehicle, or escorting persons or property. This worker may be deputized to make arrests and may help visitors and customers by answering questions and giving directions. This person may be required to demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms and other special weapons and continuing physical fitness. Maintains a record of events occurring during the assigned work shift, recording security checks of buildings, areas, classified storage containers and preparing minor incident reports. Exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with emergency situations and security violations encountered. Duties require training in controlled area entry/access control procedures, authority and jurisdiction, operation of emergency equipment, proper methods of reporting emergency conditions or breaches of security, proper implementation of emergency security procedures in support of natural disasters, increased terrorist threat activity, bomb threats, and other situations, both actual and exercises, and proper completion of forms or reports associated with guard duties. Must be dependable for assignments as the only employee at a work location with minimal supervision. Normally reports to the guard supervisor. Job Requirements
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
: This position requires a Secret security clearance. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Supports E-OMS operational objectives. Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most work is performed in an office or guard post setting. However, the patrol route includes contact with mechanical and electronic equipment and may require patrolling exterior property during inclement weather. Position will require candidate to work nights, weekends and holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
: Will be required to lift, pull, or carry items of weight and size commensurate with job requirements. The position requires periodic walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds
Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is proud to be an Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.
