Post Guard- Santa Monica

Golden West Security; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden West Security is seeking a full-time guard in Santa Monica, CA. The role involves patrolling and monitoring premises to prevent theft, responding to alarms, and assisting the public while enforcing rules.

Responsibilities include controlling access, writing reports, and acting quickly in emergencies. A high school diploma or GED and a valid Guard Card are required. The position offers hourly pay and a structured shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Guard Card is required.
• Knowledge of public safety and security procedures and local/regional practices.

Responsibilities

• Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect intrusion and secure doors, windows, and gates.
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Monitor entrances and authorize departure of employees, visitors, and others to prevent theft.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities.
• Call police or fire departments in emergencies.
• Relate information clearly using provided communication devices.
• Circulate among visitors to preserve order and protect property.
• Provide customer service to clients and the public.
• Warn violators and apprehend or evict intruders when necessary.
• Lock doors and gates to secure buildings.
• Follow post orders and site information.
• Respond to medical emergencies with first aid.

Skills

Active Learning

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Learning Strategies

Mathematics

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Writing

Coordination

Negotiation

Persuasion

Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving

Equipment Selection

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Management of Material Resources

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Guard Card required

Tools

Notebook Computers

Laptop Computers

Tablets

Cellular Devices

Data base user interface

Data entry software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Post Guard- Santa Monica - Santa Monica, CA 90405, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Schedule

Monday- Tuesday 1920-0200, Thursday-Saturday 1240-1920

Job Summary

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

Primary Job Duties

• Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Monitor surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Use provided communication devices to relay information in a clear and concise manner
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Provide satisfactory customer service to clients and other members of the public
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings
• Follow post orders and all other relevant site-related information
• Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.

Tools and Technology

Tools

• Notebook computers
• Laptop computers
• Tablets
• Cellular Devices

Technology

• Data base user interface and query software
• Data entry software
• Spreadsheet software
• Microsoft Excel
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Word

Qualifications: Education and Experience

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Guard Card required

Knowledge

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Basic Skills

• Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Skills

• Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Persuasion- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem-Solving Skills

• Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Technical Skills

• Equipment Selection- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Resource Management Skills

• Management of Material Resources- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Work Context

Communication - Sentry Officers communicate regularly with citizens and co-workers.

Role Relationships - Sentry Officers will be required to interact with the public and therefore must have a high-level of customer service.

Conflictual Contact - Sentry Officers may have interactions with upset customers/persons.

Work Setting - Will vary.

Job Hazards - Sentry Officers may occasionally be exposed to highly dynamic situations and/or environments.

Work Attire - Uniform provided.

Pace and Scheduling - Sentry Officers may be required walk and/or stand for the duration of the shift.