Security Guard - Dairy Farmers of America : Job Details

**Job Description**

GENERAL PURPOSE

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.

JOB DUTIES AND 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

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

Security guard or security related training preferred

0 to 2 years of security guard or related work experience

Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

**Pay: $19.81/HR**

**Requirements**

An Equal Opportunity Employer

**Pay Range** 19.81