Security Guard Jobs

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Interim Director of Facilities and Building Operations, the Security Guard’s duties are to observe and report safety or security concerns on DAP Health grounds. The Security Guard acts as a visible deterrent to crime. They monitor the grounds for suspicious activities and watch for any criminal acts or any safety issues.

Job Status: Full-time/Part-time, Hourly Non-exempt

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitors building entrances including arrivals and departures of employees, visitors or other persons to guard against theft and maintain the security of the premises.
• Monitors security cameras for inappropriate activity.
• Covers the welcome desk as needed.
• Patrols buildings and premises on foot or in a vehicle to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows, and gates.

• Conducts openings and closings of DAP Health areas and buildings.

• Responds rapidly to security emergencies within the buildings.
• Responds to calls on security phone regarding reports and alerts.
• Participates as a Crisis Intervention Team member to respond to staff crisis buttons.
• Provides assistance to patients, clients or guests when requested.
• Accounts for and accepts DAP Health deliveries, and contacts the appropriate department to pick them up.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
• Visually inspects equipment and machinery to detect evidence of tampering.
• Accounts for and distributes coffee supplies and office paper stock.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Notifies Maxwell Security of any unruly persons we need assistance with to remove them from the premises.
• Assists with DAP Health Wellness and Food Depot events.
• Notifies police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Completes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Is aware of individuals on the BOLO (be on the lookout) list and monitors premises to ensure they are not on-premises.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and write English.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations of the protection of people, data, property, and institutions, preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross accredited BLS certification.
• Minimum of two years of security guard-related experience or related field, preferred.
• Active and unrestricted California Guard Card.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record and up-to-date auto insurance.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Potential exposure to allergen/irritants and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Operates in the internal and external parts of the buildings and requires constant times of standing, walking and some repetitive motion.