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Brown & Root

Security Guard

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What they do

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.

$35,788 / year median in North Carolina

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

SUMMARY Guards industrial or commercial property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of work site. Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure. Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines. Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels miscreants. Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred. Watches for and reports irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked. Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of company property. Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Permits authorized persons to enter property. May register at watch stations to record time of inspection trips. May record data, such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff. Completes records and maintains logs. May perform janitorial duties and set thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms. May be contacted for after-hour equipment pickup and delivery. May regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic at plant entrance to maintain orderly. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required. Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Site Quality Policy and the Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each. Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work. Responds to standard request from internal and external customers. Solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1.
Strength:
a. Standing 30% Walking 40% Sitting 30% b. Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 50 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering
F EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS NP
Not Present O Occasionally (0-33%) F Frequently (34-66%) C Constantly (67-100%) Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
BENEFITS
Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work. Responds to standard request from internal and external customers. Solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1.
Strength:
a. Standing 30% Walking 40% Sitting 30% b. Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 50 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering
F EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS NP
Not Present O Occasionally (0-33%) F Frequently (34-66%) C Constantly (67-100%) Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
BENEFITS
Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Site Quality Policy and the Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each. Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system.