Security Guard

Allegheny Center Alliance Church; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Center Alliance Church is hiring a part-time Security Guard to promote lawful behavior and protect the welfare of the community at their Pittsburgh location. Responsibilities include patrolling and monitoring the campus, assisting with traffic flow, and managing incident reports.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and customer-focused presence. Certification in Act 235 will be required within the first 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Act 235 within the first 90 days of employment.
• Excellent people skills, highly organized and energetic.
• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

• Promote lawful behavior and protect welfare on campus.
• Conduct foot patrols inside and outside the campus.
• Monitor surveillance systems and report suspicious activities.

Skills

Building Customer Loyalty

Communication

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Energy

Initiating Action

Managing Conflict

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

ACAC empowers men and women to use their gifts and talents to make Kingdom impact. If you feel a calling on your life to join us, apply today.

Position: Security Guard

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id: 245

# of Openings: 1

Position Status: Nonexempt, Hourly, Part-Time

Position Schedule: Days and hours vary, but not to exceed 28 hrs/week

Position Summary

Promote lawful behavior and protect the welfare of the people in and around the campus. Security performs foot patrol of the interior and exterior of the campus to monitor behavior, secure buildings and property, maintain order. Monitor the surveillance systems and report suspicious behavior. Assist with completing the security playbook, add a ministry/spiritual aspect with the team and conduct ongoing tactical and gun handling training.

Responsibilities

• Patrol interior spaces and exterior grounds for any questionable behavior during your shift, security breaches, etc.
• Intentionally greet strangers on campus with (May I help you with something? Is there someone you are looking for?) Gauge the answers to these questions to determine your phase of action.
• Be a welcoming presence to the staff, guests & community.
• Be visible and aware of your surroundings: possible disturbances, disruptions, and threats.
• When dealing with possible offenders use non-threatening communication skills to deter aggressive situations.
• Immediately alert proper authority if a situation threatens to turn aggressive. (pastors, operations coordinator, receptionist) Call 911 if needed.
• Assist with directing the flow of traffic and parking.
• Assist individuals to their vehicles if needed or requested.
• Assist with money collections
• When an incident occurs complete all incident reports before the end of shift. Forward report to operation manager.

Requirements

Act 235 Preferred.

Must obtain Act 235 within the first 90 days of employment.

• Building Customer Loyalty - Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Customer Focus - Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
• Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Energy - Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Managing Conflict - Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.

Required Qualifications

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Models spiritual leadership and lifestyle consistent with the beliefs of ACAC.
• High school diploma/GED required
• Uphold a sense of confidentiality
• Able to deal with conflict and maintain focus
• Excellent people skills, highly organized and energetic.
• Understands the importance of community and relationship-building
• Become ACT 235 Certified. ACAC will cover the cost.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (90-100% of the time) repetitive motion hand movement, grasping, holding, finger dexterity, eye hand coordination, hearing, talking, sitting, walking, up & down steps, constantly analyzing your surroundings.
• Frequent (60-90% of the time) pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, reaching.
• Rare (0-30%) heavy physical exertion, hand to hand combat confrontation.