JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, responsible for guarding site premises and property. On a routine basis, inspects grounds to ensure security requirements are met. Controls and monitors access to building. May be required to enforce parking regulations and report fire and safety hazards. Reports atypical situations to management. May use electronic surveillance equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes positive public relations by offering courteous service to all tenants, visitors, and guests and responding to their requests.
Controls access to buildings and monitors activities of visitors.
Monitors and controls the building's life safety system and central security panel.
Assists in emergency situations (e.g., fire, evacuations, human crises).
Escalates more complex security issues to supervisors and managers.
Monitors building operations and tours properties periodically during scheduled shift.
Maintains daily logs and shift reports.
Adheres to Security Policies and Procedures manual.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To 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.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Have ability to meet licensing or certification requirements.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely under stressful situations.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Ability to calculate simple figures.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (training available). Requires thorough knowledge of all emergency equipment, including but not limited to, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Pumps, Access Systems, Water Risers, Cutoff Valves, and Electrical Circuits. Ability to walk/stand 8 hours per day, operate an extinguisher, lift 50 pounds, and effectively transport an adult in an evacuation chair or similar transportation equipment.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
