SECURITY GUARD

CORE Services Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE DC is seeking a Security Guard to protect employees, visitors, and government property. The role involves roving patrols, screening procedures, and escort duties on government-owned and leased properties.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, be able to work under pressure, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional coursework preferred. Responsibilities include incident reporting, maintaining logs, and assisting with security assessments.

Qualifications

• Armed Special Police Officer preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in law enforcement or security.
• CPR/First Aid card issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent.
• Ability to pass required health and mental fitness examination.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and surrounding grounds to prevent unauthorized removal of property and access to restricted areas.
• Screen persons, vehicles, packages, and other items; operate detectors and CCTV as needed.
• Aid visitors and government clients with questions and directions; escort on government property.
• Assist with security assessment information and data collection.
• Respond to reports of crimes and notify authorities when outside jurisdiction.
• Maintain daily incident logs and prepare incident reports.
• Maintain a lost and found log; respond to security-related inquiries.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA/AS degree preferred

Job description

Duties

The Security Guard is responsible for providing security and protection to employees, visitors, and guests of government-owned and/or leased property. The Guard will perform a variety of complex proactive security functions ranging from simple rules violations to felony crimes. Duties include:

• Inspect buildings and adjacent grounds to prevent unauthorized removal of property and access torestricted rooms and areas. Check and secure exterior of the building’s entrances and windows; detect andapprehend unauthorized personnel; and note any unusual appearance or deviation from normaloperations. Make rounds on foot (roving patrol) or by motor vehicle.
• Screen persons, vehicles, packages, and other items, both electronically and physically, if necessary.Operate metal detectors and X-ray machines at District Government facilities; operate sophisticatedClosed-Circuit Television (CCTV), in addition to other electronic security devices.
• Aid visitors and Government clients by answering quesons and providing direcons. Escort persons onGovernment-owned and leased property.
• Assist with security assessment informaon and data collecon.
• Respond to reports of crimes and criminal reports within the jurisdiction of authority. For offenses notwithin the jurisdictional, making immediate notification to the D.C. Metropolitan Police (MPD) of theoffense and action taken.
• Maintenance of a daily activity log of incidents; and preparation of reports of incidents.
• Maintaining a lost and found articles log. Responding to staff and the general public regarding securityrelated questions (lost and found, etc.).
• Other related duties as determined.

Security Guard

Overview of the Position

Duties

The Security Guard is responsible for providing security and protection to employees, visitors, and guests of government-owned and/or leased property. The Guard will perform a variety of complex proactive security functions ranging from simple rules violations to felony crimes. Duties include:

• Inspect buildings and adjacent grounds to prevent unauthorized removal of property and access torestricted rooms and areas. Check and secure exterior of the building’s entrances and windows; detect andapprehend unauthorized personnel; and note any unusual appearance or deviation from normaloperations. Make rounds on foot (roving patrol) or by motor vehicle.
• Screen persons, vehicles, packages, and other items, both electronically and physically, if necessary.Operate metal detectors and X-ray machines at District Government facilities; operate sophisticatedClosed-Circuit Television (CCTV), in addition to other electronic security devices.
• Aid visitors and Government clients by answering quesons and providing direcons. Escort persons onGovernment-owned and leased property.
• Assist with security assessment informaon and data collecon.
• Respond to reports of crimes and criminal reports within the jurisdiction of authority. For offenses notwithin the jurisdictional, making immediate notification to the D.C. Metropolitan Police (MPD) of theoffense and action taken.
• Maintenance of a daily activity log of incidents; and preparation of reports of incidents.
• Maintaining a lost and found articles log. Responding to staff and the general public regarding securityrelated questions (lost and found, etc.).
• Other related duties as determined.

Necessary Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Sound judgment
• Works well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Armed Special Police Officer preferred
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalency; collegiate academic course work or an AA/ AS degree, preferable.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in law enforcement, or security or a combination of both.
• Possess a current “CPR/ First Aid” card issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent.
• Ability to pass required health and mental fitness examination.

CORE DC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)