Security Guard

Glidewell Dental; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental is seeking a vigilant Security Guard to protect facilities and employees. The role includes monitoring, patrols, front desk duties during off-hours, and escalation of emergencies to authorities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), at least one year of guarding experience, and a valid security license. A driver’s license and DOT testing compliance are preferred requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 inquiries, contacting employees and managers, vendor assistance, relaying information to appropriate parties, etc.
• Contact authorities 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.
• Inspects 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.

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 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, preferred
• Valid 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.