Security Guard

glidewelldental; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Security Guard to monitor the premises, respond to incidents, and support front desk duties during off-hours. You will patrol buildings and grounds, control access, and document irregularities for management.

Responsibilities include contacting authorities in emergencies, inspecting entry points, preparing incident reports, and coordinating with Management, Facilities, Operations, or HR as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of working experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Security Guard preferred.
• Current Security Guard license preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 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 for suspicious activities.
• Patrol building and grounds by foot and vehicle.
• Fulfill front desk duties during off-hours.
• Contact authorities in emergencies (police, fire, etc.).
• Monitor and authorize entrance/exit of personnel, visitors, vendors.
• Reject or evict violators as needed.
• Escort personnel to cars or departments as requested.
• Inspect entry points to ensure security.
• Address violations, disturbances, and irregular activity.
• Respond to alarms and disturbances and escalate as needed.
• Complete incident reports for irregularities.
• Relay escalated incidents to appropriate departments.
• Inspect and adjust security systems and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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, 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.