Security Guard

The Santa Fe Opera; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Fe Opera in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking a Security personnel to maintain a safe environment on campus. This role involves monitoring security systems, conducting patrols, and responding to incidents efficiently.

Ideal candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, a minimum of one-year experience in security, and strong communication skills. Flexibility in hours, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prior experience in a security role.
• Ability to prepare detailed incident reports and maintain accurate log reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the campus security phone and entry gate operation.
• Conduct hourly patrols of the Opera grounds and facilities.
• Lead all aspects of communications in response to alarm systems.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Familiarity with radio and mobile communication devices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Reports to: Security Supervisor & Facilities Manager

Department: Operations - Facilities

Maintain a safe and secure environment on the Opera campus. In this role, you will report to the Security Supervisor and the Facilities Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the campus security phone, entry gate operation and access control
• Conduct hourly patrols of the Opera grounds and facilities
• Lead all aspects of communications and notifications in response to alarm systems
• Maintain vigilance to surroundings and ability to respond to any issue on campus in a timely manner and notify appropriate supervisors of an incident
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property
• Be proactive and have an eye for detail
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Employment Standards

Knowledge:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum one-year prior experience in a security role
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with others
• Ability to prepare detail incident reports and maintain accurate log reports of daily activities

Skills:

• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner with others. Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must possess the ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, directives, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare detailed incident reports and maintain accurate log reports of daily activities.
• Familiarity with use of radio and mobile communication devices
• Ability to access and operate company vehicles

Hours/Restrictions:

• Up to 40 hours per week with occasional overtime
• Availability to work any shift - Some flexibility of hours may occur due to scheduled events during the course of the year and early arrival is occasionally necessary
• Applicant must be able to work up to 12 hours per shift on occasion
• Applicant must be able to accommodate occasional on-call shifts

Employment Standards:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Capable of spending significant amount of time on your feet walking, standing and climbing stairs
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and poses a clear MVD record

Licenses:

• Possess a valid driver’s license

Uniform:

• A uniform (shirt) is required and will be provided

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The fundamental job requirements are included and these are the essential job functions. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.