Sentry Security Services, Inc.

Unarmed Security Guard

San Jose, CA, US

6 months ago
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Job Description

Job Summary

  • Guards, patrols, and monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, and rule infractions.

General Accountabilities

  • Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Utilizes Company provided Smartphone or Tablet to write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  • Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
  • Circulates among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  • Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and contacts the proper authorities when compliance is refused.
  • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical And Mental Functions

  • Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
  • Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
  • Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
  • Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
  • Run as needed
  • Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
  • Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
  • Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat
  • Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Job Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Licenses/Certifications: Security guard license from state
  • Must possess effective written, customer service, and oral communication skills in the English language
  • Effectual interpersonal skills across all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
  • Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
  • As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation
  • As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty
  • Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations including crisis situations at a client site
  • Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites;
  • Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard
  • Neat and professional appearance;
  • Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones;
  • Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

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