Security Guard

Legends Global; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Tucson, AZ seeks a security professional to patrol the facility, protect patrons and staff, and respond to incidents.

Responsibilities include writing reports, controlling crowds, and coordinating with supervisors. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid license, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Some college and security experience are preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Valid driver's license or state ID required.
• 1 year of security experience preferred but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Tour post periodically to ensure patron, staff, and vendor safety.
• Handle disturbances; escort disruptive individuals when needed.
• Write incident reports and review procedures with security supervisor.
• Inspect doors, windows, and gates to ensure security.
• Assist with crowd control during events.
• Respond to emergencies and alarms promptly.
• Maintain equipment records and keys.
• Provide professional service to clients and staff.
• Work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Follow instructions

Time management

Under pressure

Independence

Relationship building

Licenses

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Valid driver’s license or state ID

Tools

Windows 2000

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Portable radio

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Tour post periodically to ensure the safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants, and others on premises.
• Handle any disturbances or problems that arise during an event or at the facility. If necessary, escort disruptive individual(s) to the security office and/or off the premises.
• Write incident reports and meet with security supervisor to review procedures.
• Tour facility, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
• Assist with crowd control inside and outside of premises when necessary.
• Control unusual circumstances and events during fire, storms, riots, and other emergencies.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations -- answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Escort Box Office and Parking when handling large sums of money.
• Act in a professional manner with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Document all shipping and receiving.
• Keep record of all keys, radios and other facility equipment that are signed out.
• See that every client, patron, and vendor receive the best service possible.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D.; some college preferred
• 1 year security experience preferred but not necessary, training can be provided
• Valid driver's license or state ID required

Skills and Abilities

• Handle conflicts, make common sense decisions and exercise proper action during high tension and stressful situations.
• Meet the physical demands of this job, which include being able to get in and around the facility (requires personal mobility), lifting, carrying, moving, climbing and moderate to loud noises.
• Operate a personal computer using Windows 2000, Word, Excel, Outlook; portable radio; and other related standard office equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Possess any appropriate licenses as required by State.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, the individual should have some computer knowledge.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will require a large amount of walking, climbing, stooping, and possibly heavy lifting. Position requires work in both indoor and outdoor settings. This position may be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 520-837-4759.

ASM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.

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