Security Guard

Paycom; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Security Guard in ENID, OK to patrol facilities, monitor safety, and control access after hours. The role focuses on protecting staff and clients, responding to emergencies, and maintaining detailed security logs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and may hold CPR/First Aid and crisis management certifications, with willingness to obtain as needed. Overtime and varied shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred or obtained within timeframe.
• Professional Crisis Management certification preferred or obtained within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of the facility, grounds, and perimeter.
• Monitor grounds for unusual activity to maintain safety.
• Control access by verifying visitor, vendor, and staff identity after hours.
• Respond promptly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies such as fire or medical events.
• Maintain logs of security-related activities, incidents, and observations.
• Enforce facility policies and comply with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with on-site staff (DSP, nursing, behavioral, admin).
• Report safety hazards or suspicious behavior to appropriate personnel.
• Provide escort services and intervene as necessary using professional crisis management.
• Assist in emergency evacuations and weather drills.
• Create a calm environment conducive to clients’ safety and well-being.
• Participate in searches for missing clients and monitor parking.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Emergency procedures

De-escalation

Disability awareness

Education

High school diploma

CPR and First Aid certification

Professional Crisis Management certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ENID, OK 73701, Education Level: High School, Job Title: Security Guard

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of the facility's buildings, grounds, and perimeter.
• Monitor facility grounds for unusual activity.
• Control access to the facility - verify identity of visitors, vendors, and staff after hours.
• Respond promptly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies such as fire, medical, or behavioral events.
• Maintain accurate and detailed logs of all security-related activities, incidents, and observations.
• Enforce facility policies and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Work cooperatively with on-site direct support professional, nursing, behavioral, and administrative staff.
• Report safety hazards, maintenance issues, or suspicious behavior to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide escort services to staff or intervene with clients only as necessary using Professional Crisis Management.
• Assist in emergency evacuations and weather drills.
• Ensure quiet and calm environment conducive to the clients' safety and well-being.
• Participate in searches for missing clients.
• Monitor parking.

Work Environment

This position involves working in various settings, including residential homes, community environments, indoors and outdoors, exposed to various weather conditions, and potentially the workplace of the individual being supported.

Additional Work Hours

This position may require overtime based on client needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The candidate should be flexible and willing to adjust their schedule as needed to ensure client and regulatory success.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college education or specialized training in law enforcement or a related field is preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in security, law enforcement, military, or healthcare setting is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of emergency response procedures.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with individuals with disabilities.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Certifications / Licensures

CPR and First Aid certification (or obtained within a specified timeframe).

Professional Crisis Management certification (or obtained within a specified timeframe).

Must pass background checks and have a valid driver's license, as transportation of individuals may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move intermittently. Use hands to handle or feel. Ability to turn on the knees, back, wrist, shoulders, and grasp with both hands. Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 50lbs. and occasionally lift and move more than 50lbs.
• Ability to assist individuals with mobility and other physical needs.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

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