Security Guard

Penske Truck Leasing; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing, headquartered in Reading, PA, is seeking a Security Guard to oversee campus safety and security operations on site at the Corporate Office. You will conduct patrols, monitor alarms, manage access, and assist visitors and staff with directions and inquiries.

The role requires strong communication, quick emergency response, and adherence to procedures. Candidates should have a High School diploma and security experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a law enforcement, military, or security role required.
• Must be able to respond immediately to all emergency situations and maintain control of the environment.
• Ability to use post equipment, alarms, logs, and other devices required.
• Must be able to utilize surveillance cameras, monitoring systems, and analyze access logs.
• Ability to utilize the Visitor Management System, computers and online tools required.
• Strong customer service skills when dealing with internal and external people.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must act within established procedures and refer questionable matters to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and security of the campus.
• Perform routine patrols of buildings and campus grounds.
• Deter unauthorized entries and respond to incidents.
• Provide customer service by guiding visitors, contractors, and associates.
• Control access to entrances and secure areas.
• Complete safety inspections and safety/security audits.
• Represent Penske in a professional manner and build relationships with associates and vendors.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Communication

Conflict resolution

Professional image

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Surveillance cameras

Alarm systems

Access logs

Visitor Management System

Job description

Position Summary

The Security Guard role oversees and monitors the safety and security of the campus, company security practices, and provides customer service to the company as directed. This is an on site position at our Corporate Office in Reading, PA.

Major Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and security of the campus by:
• Performing routine patrols of buildings and campus grounds
• Monitor to deter unauthorized entries of buildings
• Performing patrols to provide protection against fires and/or other dangerous situations
• Deterring criminal activity, and respond to other irregular activities
• Perform a customer service function by answering inquiries and providing direction to visitors, contractors and associates.
• Exercise control of access to entrance and secure areas by using admitting procedures.
• Represent Penske in a highly professional manner. Develop and maintain trusted, positive relationships with associates, clients and vendors.
• Perform campus administrative duties, which include responding to safety and security concerns and completing safety inspections, daily/weekly/monthly reporting and safety/security audits.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred. If no degree, equivalent work experience is required
• 1 year of experience in a law enforcement, military, or security role required
• Must be able to respond immediately to all emergency situations and maintain control of the environment
• Ability to use post equipment, alarms, logs and other devices required
• Must be able to utilize the surveillance cameras, monitoring systems, and analyze access logs
• Ability to utilize the Visitor Management System, computers and online tools required
• Strong skills in customer service when dealing with internal and external people required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Must have strong conflict resolution/problem solving skills
• Must act strictly within established procedures and refer questionable matters to a supervisor
• Must provide a positive and professional image
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Other Corporate

Job Family: Health, Safety, & Security

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2606945