Unarmed Security Guard
22 days ago
San Jose
Job Description Job Summary • Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises., • Utilizes Company provided Smartphone or Tablet to write 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., • Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas., • Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and contacts the proper authorities when compliance is refused., • Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet), • Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift, • Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties, • Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds, • Run as needed, • Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks, • Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination, • Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat, • Education: High school diploma or equivalent, • Licenses/Certifications: Security guard license from state, • Must possess effective written, customer service, and oral communication skills in the English language, • Effectual interpersonal skills across all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines, • Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions, • As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation, • As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty, • Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations including crisis situations at a client site, • Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites;, • Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard, • Neat and professional appearance;, • Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones;, • Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)