Security Guard

Position Summary:

The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, property, and facilities during non-business hours including evenings, overnights, and weekends. This role involves patrolling the premises, enforcing site policies, and responding to emergencies or incidents as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrol buildings, grounds, and parking areas to detect and prevent signs of intrusion, vandalism, or other suspicious activity.
• Ensure all gates, doors, and access points are secured during appropriate hours.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to alarms, disturbances, or other incidents.
• Write detailed incident reports and maintain daily shift logs.
• Perform vehicle and foot patrols at scheduled intervals.
• Enforce company policies and site-specific rules to ensure safety and order.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external emergency responders when needed.

Schedule:

• Evening Shift: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM
• Weekends: All hours as scheduled, including rotating or fixed weekend coverage

Note: This position requires availability on holidays as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior security or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Strong observational and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills for report writing and monitoring systems.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, or patrol for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to low light or nighttime environments typical for overnight shifts.