Security Guard

Summary|

One of our valued clients is seeking to hire Security Guards for multiple locations throughout the Baltimore area. As a Security Guard, you play a pivotal role in maintaining a secure and orderly environment within the facility and/or premises. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of tasks, from monitoring access points to responding to emergencies promptly. Through vigilant patrolling and effective communication, you contribute to the overall safety and well-being of our organization. Candidates with no experience are required to start at base pay, which is $15.00 A/H. Candidates with verified experience will be given an exam during their interview to determine starting pay. 

Key Responsibilities|

• Access Control: Monitor and control access points, ensuring authorized entrance and departure.
• Safeguard against theft and maintain the security of the premises.
• Emergency Response: Act promptly in emergency situations, such as fires or the presence of unauthorized persons. Contact police or fire departments and follow established protocols to ensure a swift and effective response.
• Patrol and Order Maintenance: Conduct regular patrols throughout the premises to maintain order and protect property. Interact with visitors, patrons, and employees to ensure a secure and  welcoming environment.
• Alarm Response: Respond to alarms promptly, investigating disturbances and taking appropriate actions. Address any irregularities and report findings in a timely manner.
• Report Writing: Document daily activities, irregularities, equipment or property damage, theft, and any unusual occurrences in detailed reports.

Skills:

• Active Listening: Paying full attention to others, understanding points made, and asking relevant questions.
• Speaking: Effectively conveying information to others.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to assess problems and identify effective solutions.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Service Orientation: Actively seeking ways to assist and support others.
• Monitoring: Assessing and improving individual or organizational performance through vigilant observation.

Attributes|

• Problem Sensitivity: Recognizing potential issues without necessarily solving them.
• Oral Comprehension: Ability to comprehend information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression: Communicating information and ideas effectively through speech.
• Inductive Reasoning: Forming general rules or conclusions by combining pieces of information.
• Selective Attention: Concentrating on a task over time without succumbing to distractions.
• Written Comprehension: Understanding information and ideas presented in written form.

Experience and Education|

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).

Physical Requirements|

Must be able to stand for a full shift or eight hours and lift up to fifty pounds.