Security Guard

ASM Global; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AEG Management Bakersfield is seeking a Security Guard to oversee the safety of patrons, employees, and assets at the arena, theater, and convention center.

The role requires diligent patrols of the premises, timely responses to alarms, and accurate incident documentation while maintaining confidentiality and professional interactions with guests and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of related work experience.
• English communication required.
• California Guard Card or PSO Card or ability to obtain before employment.
• Availability on Saturdays and Sundays as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior security through regular patrols by golf cart or on foot.
• Respond to fire control alarms and locate or silence alarms.
• Check signal area, report and reset alarms.
• Enact fire safety/evacuations when necessary.
• Respond to safety and security calls in a professional manner.
• Interact politely with patrons, vendors, and employees.
• Document all activity and incidents in logs with accurate details.

Skills

Patrol

Alarm response

Crisis management

Log documentation

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Security Guard is responsible for overseeing the safety and security of Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center patrons, employees, and assets. In addition to the specific job duties described below, the incumbent in this position is expected to represent the Security Department in an exemplary manner; maintain good business relations with all the employees and managers in other departments; participate in all departmental and company-wide meetings; and maintain patron, employee, and company confidentiality.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining security of the interior and exterior of the building by conducting patrols of the premises on a regular basis via golf cart or on foot.
• Respond immediately to fire control center to locate, acknowledge and silence alarm.
• Check signal area, report and reset alarm.
• Enact fire safety/evacuations when necessary.
• Respond to all safety & security calls in a professional and timely manner.
• Interact with Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center patrons, vendors & employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Document in writing all activity, movement and repairs in appropriate log ensuring all incidents are accurately described.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• An understanding of the rule of law & the relevant penal codes. e.g. loitering, skateboarding ordinance.
• Represent the Security Department in an exemplary manner.
• Must maintain good business relations with all the employees & managers in other departments.
• Effectively perform in crises and work under pressure without the loss of composure.
• Exhibit maturity by making sound judgment.
• Ability to memorize, recollect, and quickly retrieve relevant information.
• Skilled at interacting effectively and calmly with angry or emotional patrons and employees during intensely aggravated circumstances.
• Participate in all departmental and company-wide meetings.
• Maintain patron, employee, and company confidentiality.
• Applicants must have a current California Guard Card, or Proprietary Security Officer (PSO) Card OR be willing and able to obtain one prior to employment.
• Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays as needed.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

AEG Management Bakersfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.