FT Security Guard

Description

Summary

Enforce all state and federal laws and provides Safety and Security in day-to-day operations.

We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will commensurate with your level of experience.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Patrolling premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence

• Enforce all state and federal laws while ensuring the safety and security of the college

• This position requires the officer to work outside in both cold and heat conditions for extended periods of time, and be able to work a flexible schedule if needed, including nights, weekends, holidays and on call after hours

• Report safety issues, such as fire hazards, vandalism and suspicious or criminal activity

• Avert inventory losses by reporting missing items, inconsistencies and damaged property

• Warn patrons of possible rule-breaking, and eject those who violate rules or cause disturbances

• Monitor the entrance and exit to prevent theft and ensure workplace security

• Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations

• Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts

• Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions

• Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation

• Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and importance occurrences

• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• At least 21 years of age

• Current Basic Law Enforcement Certification (BLET) or be capable of successfully completing the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program

• This position requires the candidate to be certified through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Standards Commission.

• Emotional intelligence and good character judgment

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to assess your own behavior, while also paying attention to employees, patrons and visitors

• Listening skills

• Willingness to learn and enforce safety procedures

• Comfort with directing people or taking up leadership responsibilities

• Attention to detail

• Ability to operate emergency equipment and detection devices

Education Minimum: High School Diploma, GED or Higher

Experience Minimum: Current Basic Law Enforcement Certification (BLET) or be capable of successfully completing the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program AND Previous experience as a police/law enforcement officer or One (1) year of security guard experience

Additional Information

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, students, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, social media, and internet usage.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Basic Law Enforcement Certification or be able to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training program.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to communicate

effectively. The employee must be able to meet mobility requirements and be able to occasionally move materials of up to 10 pounds. Must be able to access print material and utilize the information effectively.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.