Security Guard

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. • San Antonio, TX

3h

About The Position

Maintain the safety and security of employees, clients, visitors, and property.
Inspect grounds and premises according to established schedules personally
and/or with electronic surveillance equipment; report intruders or incidents to
central security control or to external security or police agencies. Greet
visitors; establish their reasons for being on the organization's premises, and
issue visitor passes to ensure that access to all buildings and premises is
controlled. Respond promptly to requests for assistance from employees to ensure
their safety and security.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0 to 2 years of security guard or related work experience
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
• Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Able to handle and deescalate confrontational situations
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Observation skills (alert and aware of surroundings and able to quickly recognize anything out of the ordinary)
• Problem solving skills (able to quickly determine the best course of action when a dangerous situation arises)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

• Security guard or security related training preferred

Responsibilities

• Control access to site by ensuring proper identification of employees or visitors and prepare security logs
• Assist visitors with legitimate need to gain entry to facility
• Monitor alarms, entrances, and exits to facility (guard station, video-surveillance systems) and act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry
• Make periodic walking tours of buildings and grounds to check doors, windows, and other entries to ensure they are properly secured
• Report any observed irregularities, such as presence of unauthorized people, fire hazards, leaking pipes, unsecured entries, and faulty equipment
• Respond to emergencies
• Write reports on what they observed while on duty
• Enforce rules and regulations of the location or property

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED