Security Guard

Penske; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is seeking an on-site Security Guard for our Corporate Office in Reading, PA. The role oversees campus safety, security practices, and customer service to Penske associates and visitors.

Responsibilities include patrols, controlling access, incident response, reporting, and conducting safety audits while maintaining a professional company image.

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.
• Ability to respond immediately to all emergency situations and maintain control of the environment.
• Ability to utilize post equipment, alarms, logs and other devices.
• Must be able to utilize the Visitor Management System, computers and online tools required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have strong conflict resolution/problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and security of the campus by performing routine patrols of buildings and campus grounds.
• Monitor to deter unauthorized entries of buildings and deter criminal activity; 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 and develop trusted relationships with associates, clients and vendors.
• Perform campus administrative duties, including safety inspections, daily/weekly/monthly reporting and safety/security audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Surveillance cameras

Visitor Management System

Alarms/logs

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.