Protection Specialist: Security Guard & Front Desk Support

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental is seeking a vigilant Security Guard to monitor the Irvine facility and surrounding areas, ensuring a secure environment for staff and visitors.

You will patrol on foot and by vehicle, respond to emergencies, manage front desk duties after hours, and escalate incidents to appropriate departments. A valid Security Guard License and CA driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of working security experience preferred.
• Current Security Guard License is required.
• Valid California driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to comply with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements.
• Must pass company driving background qualifications to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor facility and surrounding areas for suspicious activity.
• Patrol building and grounds by foot and vehicle to deter threats.
• Handle front desk duties during off-hours and assist visitors and vendors.
• Respond to emergencies and contact authorities as needed.
• Control access by monitoring entrances and authorizing entry.
• Prepare incident reports for irregular events and security breaches.
• Inspect security systems and equipment for proper operation.

Skills

Security awareness

Patrol skills

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Security Guard License

CA Driver's License

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Monitor facility and surrounding areas to guard against suspicious activities.
• Patrols building and grounds by foot and vehicle to protect establishment against potential threats.
• Fulfills front desk duties during off-hours such as responding to phone calls, assisting customers, responding to incoming inquires, contacting employees and managers, vendor assistance, relaying information to appropriate parties, etc.
• Contact’s authorities (e.g., police, fire departments, etc.) in cases of emergency or threats such as fire, medical emergency, unwelcomed violators, suspicious activities, etc.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, vendors, and others to maintain security of premises.
• Rejects, apprehends or evicts violators from premises if deemed necessary.
• Escorts personnel to their car and/or department as requested by management and or Human Resources.
• Examines and all entry points such doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Addresses violations, infractions, property damage, suspicious activity, threats, potential hazard, disturbances, and any other irregular activity.
• Responds to and investigate alarms and disturbances, addressing or escalating accordingly.
• Completes incident reports for irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Relay escalated incidents to appropriate department to end handle such as Management, Facilities, Operations, or Human Resources.
• Inspects and adjusts security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of working experience required.
• Previous experience as a Security Guard, preferred.

Special Requirements/Certification:

• Current Security Guard License, required.
• Valid CA driver’s license.
• Ability to comply with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements.
• Must be able to pass company driving background qualifications to operate company-assigned vehicles.

Pay Range: $18.00/hr. to $19.00/hr