Sentry Officer

Description

Position Summary:
The Sentry post secures an assigned account in a location which may or may not be in a gated community.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access to client site or facility by following authorized admittance 
processes and enforcing regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and 
premises
• Monitoring close circuit cameras for suspicious activity, unauthorized entry, and access point malfunctions
• Monitoring entrances and exits, the movement of people and vehicles and parking, and acting to prevent 
unapproved or unlawful entry and enforce parking regulations
• Monitoring and patrolling client site to prevent theft, violence and maintain general security at location
• Periodically examining doors, windows and gates for security or gate functionality
• Requesting emergency personnel for high-risk situations
• Interfacing with private patrol services to respond to client request for response

Qualifications

Skills:
• Ability to function as a member in a team based environment
• Proficient verbal communication skills when interacting with clients, emergency services, community 
members and team members
• Proficient written communication, documentation and report writing skills
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor/appearance while interacting with clients and the general 
public, including meeting uniform standards
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to use software and applications on a phone to access and input information

• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently
• Ability to follow strict written and verbal communications and rules
• Dedication to high quality customer service delivery 
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Must conduct all work with a high level of integrity and trust, upholding the company’s ethical and 
professional standards
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment 

Licensing/Training:
• Current BSIS guard card. Must be maintained during the course of employment.
• Pepper Spray and/or Baton Certificate. Must be maintained during the course of employment.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and at least 3 years of driving experience

Education and Experience: 
• Proven work experience in security or a similar role
• High School graduation or GED

Physical Requirements:
Note: 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.
• Sit for long periods of time (work performed in an indoor guard post will sit for majority of shift (95%)
• Stand and walk as required to interact with guests, direct traffic, put cones out and perform other duties
• Climb and ascend stairs, bend and stoop on occasion
• Hear sounds at normal speaking levels, in person and on the phone
• Speak including expressing and exchanging information, in person and on the phone
• Perform duties such as reading and preparing written documents, viewing security monitors and 
information on a phone 
• Strong hand/eye coordination 
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping items, using a phone, writing notes, 
texting/ typing on a phone, and other administrative tasks
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail while working
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move items weighing up to forty (40) pounds

Salary : $19 - $21