Security Guard

Chestnut Labs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Labs is seeking a Security Guard to maintain the safety of employees, clients, visitors, and property in San Antonio, Texas. responsibilities include controlling access, assisting visitors, monitoring alarms, and patrolling to keep premises secure.

The role requires basic education and security training with 0–2 years of related experience; duties also include reporting incidents and enforcing site rules. Equal opportunity employer; contact [e-mail] for applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Security guard training or related experience preferred.
• 0–2 years of security-related work experience.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Control access to site by ensuring proper identification of employees or visitors and prepare security logs.
• Assist visitors with legitimate need to gain entry to facility.
• Monitor alarms, entrances, and exits to facility and act to prevent unapproved entry.
• Make periodic walking tours to check doors, windows, and entries are secured.
• Report irregularities such as unauthorized people, hazards, or faulty equipment.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Write reports on observations while on duty.
• Enforce rules and regulations of the location or property.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Access control

Visitor management

Alarm monitoring

Report writing

Communication

De-escalation

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Security guard training

License/certification may be required

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Job description

Maintain the safety and security of employees, clients, visitors, and property. Inspect grounds and premises according to established schedules personally and/or with electronic surveillance equipment; report intruders or incidents to central security control or to external security or police agencies. Greet visitors; establish their reasons for being on the organization's premises, and issue visitor passes to ensure that access to all buildings and premises is controlled. Respond promptly to requests for assistance from employees to ensure their safety and security.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control access to site by ensuring proper identification of employees or visitors and prepare security logs
• Assist visitors with legitimate need to gain entry to facility
• Monitor alarms, entrances, and exits to facility (guard station, video-surveillance systems) and act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry
• Make periodic walking tours of buildings and grounds to check doors, windows, and other entries to ensure they are properly secured
• Report any observed irregularities, such as presence of unauthorized people, fire hazards, leaking pipes, unsecured entries, and faulty equipment
• Respond to emergencies
• Write reports on what they observed while on duty
• Enforce rules and regulations of the location or property
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Security guard or security related training preferred
• 0 to 2 years of security guard or related work experience
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Able to handle and deescalate confrontational situations
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Observation skills (alert and aware of surroundings and able to quickly recognize anything out of the ordinary)
• Problem solving skills (able to quickly determine the best course of action when a dangerous situation rises)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$17.60

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