Security Guard

About the role

• Job Title: Security Guard
• Department: Security & Guest Services Department
• Reports To: Security& Guest Service Department Manager
• PT Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Tour post periodically to ensure the safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants, and others on premises.
• Handle any disturbances or problems that arise during an event or at the facility. If necessary, escort disruptive individual(s) to the security office and/or off the premises.
• Write incident reports and meet with security supervisor to review procedures.
• Tour facility, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
• Assist with crowd control inside and outside of premises when necessary.
• Control unusual circumstances and events during fire, storms, riots, and other emergencies.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations -- answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Escort Box Office and Parking when handling large sums of money.
• Act in a professional manner with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Document all shipping and receiving.
• Keep record of all keys, radios and other facility equipment that are signed out.
• See that every client, patron, and vendor receive the best service possible.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D.; some college preferred
• 1 year security experience preferred but not necessary, training can be provided
• Valid driver's license or state ID required

Skills and Abilities

• Handle conflicts, make common sense decisions and exercise proper action during high tension and stressful situations.
• Meet the physical demands of this job, which include being able to get in and around the facility (requires personal mobility), lifting, carrying, moving, climbing and moderate to loud noises.
• Operate a personal computer using Windows 2000, Word, Excel, Outlook; portable radio; and other related standard office equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Possess any appropriate licenses as required by State.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, the individual should have some computer knowledge.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands

• This position will require a large amount of walking, climbing, stooping, and possibly heavy lifting.
• Position requires work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• This position may be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people.

Note

VEVRAA Federal Contractor