UNARMED SECURITY GUARD

Job Title:Unarmed Guard
Department: Operations
Reports To: Shift Supervisor
FLSA Status: SCA Regular full-time, Hourly Non-exempt


Summary
The Unarmed Security Guard is primarily responsible to perform protective service work such as guarding Government owned or leased buildings and property, protecting Government equipment and material, and controlling access to Federal installations by employees, visitors, residents, and patients.  The Guard will protect and prevent loss of materials or processes, which are important for national defense, public health or safety, or their value as national treasures.  The Guard does not act in the capacity of a law enforcement officer, and has no arrest or apprehension powers. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

? Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies, and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner.
? May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
? Other duties may be assigned.
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? Will arrive at work 30 min prior to guard mount, in proper uniform and carrying needed, issued equipment
? Will participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions.
? Will carry out general and special orders for post assigned
? Will communicate via radio, telephone and orally according to general and special; orders
? Required to interact with public and military personnel.
? Required to operate effectively in an Army environment, sensitive to Army customs and courtesies
? Will provide access control, traffic control and conduct walking and motorized security guard functions.
? Will be responsible for cleanliness of uniform and equipment assigned.
? Will follow applicable standard operating procedures and Army regulations pertaining to security of  weapons, buildings, personnel, government property and equipment

 

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

 

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.

 

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education and/or Experience:
Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
Prior military, civilian, or security guard experience.
Successfully completed all training and have obtained all required permits, licenses, certifications and security clearances for the site.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
? A valid state drivers license.
? Must speak, read, write, and understand English.
? Unarmed Security Guard License, as may be required by a state.
? Honorably discharged/retired from the Military Police, or civilian law enforcement.
? Be able to meet any Federal, State, or Municipal requirements to work as an unarmed Security Guard.

 

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  Ability to communicate effectively, in the English language, both in writing and verbally.

 

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

 

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret basic supervision policies and procedures, and be capable of making decisions affecting security at the assigned site.

 

Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representatives 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.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee if frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee may occasionally sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk, table, or computer terminal; move in a confined office space. 

Must be able to occasionally travel by public transportation i.e. aircraft, vehicle, mass transit system.

Must pass physical agility test as prescribed by IRP

 

 Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The employee will regularly rove the areas of operations on foot or driving a vehicle, and may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, and unpredictable crisis situations.  Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

 

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