The overall duty of a Security Guard is to protect a company’s property, employees and visitors. A Security Guard, or Security Officer, is responsible for protecting a person, organization or asset in the case of an incident. Their duties include monitoring a specific area, evicting trespassers and writing reports detailing any occurrences during their shift.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

•Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to discourage criminals and ensure the environment is safe and secure

•Evicting trespassers and violators and detaining perpetrators while following legal protocols before relevant authorities arrive to take over

•Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and vehicles according to protocols

•Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities

•Providing detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management

•Testing security systems 

•Using provided communication devices such as two-way radios in a clear and concise manner

•Performing CPR or first aid when needed

•Performing other work-related duties as assigned

•Bachelor’s Degree with a major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or a closely related field preferred

•Experience performing supervisory responsibilities or highly responsible work relating to tasks assigned to this position required, with experience in establishments where alcohol is served preferred

•Possession of a valid motor vehicle license and willingness to operate motor vehicles in the course of employment required

•Possession of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by the American Society for Industrial Security, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and/or any other professionally recognized certifications in the security related field preferred

•Knowledge of principles and practices of security management, including business management practices, personnel practices, administrative practices, security preventative practices, investigatory practices, and related legal responsibilities

•Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, including assigning, evaluating, and modifying work

•Knowledge of functions and processes of carrying out programs

•Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of people, including the proper handling of emotional situations and needs

•Effective use of time and resources to accomplish security program operations

•Ability to supervise others and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of work

•Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems

•Ability to assess operational, program, staffing, and fiscal needs and to identify and resolve administrative problems

•Ability to work long irregular hours under pressure

•Ability to delegate responsibility and achieving results through subordinates and/or contract personnel

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; run, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.