Security Guard

Location:

Community & Family Shelter

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Department:

Shelter

Reports To:

Shelter Manager

Pay Rate:

$20.00 hr.

About Path of Life Ministries

Path of Life Ministries (POLM) is a 501c3 organization serving those experiencing homelessness in the greater Riverside area. Our strategy is to provide a holistic system of care in an integrated, seamless manner for individuals and families, leading them from a place of crisis to a life of stability and self-sufficiency. Our goal is to walk people home. We seek talented and compassionate individuals able to thrive in a high-capacity and complex landscape of providing human services in a non-profit setting.

Position Overview

A professional security guard to protect Path of Life Community Shelter premises, assets, and personnel. The Guard will maintain a high visibility presence and prevent all illegal or inappropriate actions. The goal is to detect, deter, observe and report.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation
• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong people and communication skills

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities

• Protecting POLM property, guest, and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Observing for signs of noncompliance or disorder and investigating disturbances
• Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property
• Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences
• Report any suspicious incidents in detail
• Patrol building and perimeter randomly and regularly
• Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates
• Watch alarm systems detecting/emergency equipment
• Perform first aid or CPR
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Path of Life Ministries is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Education and Qualifications

• Trained security officer with diploma (guard card)
• 2 years proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position
• High school diploma

Requirements Include

• Employment eligibility verification
• Successful completion of background screening

Work Schedule Requirements

• Work schedules are subject to change or start and end times may vary based on business needs and operational requirements
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential to meet the demands of the role and the organization

Physical Requirements

• Environmental conditions are both, inside and outside
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the shelter on a timely basis
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with other staff, guests, and supervisors
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and other office equipment as needed
• Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well
• Have good vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Carrying/Lifting up to 50lbs
• Bending down and lifting is occasionally required
• Exposure to some unavoidable communal living illnesses

Special Requirements

• Must have or obtain slip resistant shoes
• CPR certification Preferred