Security Guard - 1st Shift

Athens Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career development

Professional development

Life Insurance

Recognition programs

Great work environment

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a security guard to maintain safety and security across company facilities. You will observe entrants, monitor for intruders, and log visitor activity while reporting suspicious behavior to authorities and management.

You will control access to restricted areas and direct vehicles on site. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class C license, and strong communication, attention to detail, and quick decision-making in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge and ability to secure a premise.
• Honest, dedicated and sincere.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to act quickly in emergency situations.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the building/premise assigned is safe and secured from contingencies and acts of violence.
• Observe and record all persons entering the premise and monitor for intruders.
• Prevent entry of unauthorized people and prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Maintain a log of visitor names, visit purpose, and entry/exit times.
• Conduct routine checks inside and outside the building daily.
• Report suspicious activity to local police or management.
• Direct vehicles and ensure safety inside the premises.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Premise security

Conflict resolution

Emergency response

Honesty and reliability

Politeness

Quick decision making

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

SummaryAll guards employed by Athens Services are responsible for the security of all property and materials within all company owned facilities. It is expected that every security employee will conduct his/her self in a professional manner at all the times and report those employees and visitors that do not. The primary duty of all the security personnel is to observe and report and at no time should a guard put his/her self in any type of physical danger or verbal confrontation.Job DescriptionTo ensure that the building/premise assigned to him/her is safe and secured from any sort of contingencies and acts of violence.To keenly observe each and every person entering the premise and to keep an eye on intruders.To prevent the entry of unauthorized people and prohibited articles into restricted areas.To maintain a log book with details of the names, purpose of visit, and entry and exit times of each and every individual who enters the premise.To conduct routine checks inside / outside the building each day.To report all the suspicious acts happening in the premises to the local police / management staff.To check each and every office and make sure that all the possible entrances and exits are closed, and all the lights / electric equipment are switched off.To answer the emergency alarms with immediate effect, and to inform the respective department (such as fire department in case of fire) right away.To make detailed notes of damages to the premise or assets or of unusual occurrences.To enforce and adhere to all the rules and regulations, and to warn the violators regarding possible consequences.To direct vehicles in and around the building and to make sure that all the vehicles are safe, while inside the premises.In case of a load fire, to be able to operate the vehicle in order to dump the load into a clean/open area of the premise to help prevent further damage of property.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or G.E.D.Valid Class C Driver’s License.Good communication skills.Attention to detail.Knowledge and ability to secure a premise.Honest, dedicated, and sincere.Polite and courteousness.Ability to handle and resolve conflicts.Ability to act quickly in emergency situations.Ability to judge and detect possible threats and act accordingly.Acceptable Driver Record.Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual English / Spanish.Security Experience.Physical/Environmental Demands:Physical:Sitting, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, calculating, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.Eye/hand coordination, fingering (typing), handling, & wrist motion continuously.Bending, reaching, stretching, standing, & walking occasionally.Environmental:Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, & noise continuously.Exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, & wet conditions occasionally.Works inside only. Position considered office only.Salary: $21.28 - $22.28 hourlySchedule:Monday -Wednesday 6am-2pm,Thursday-Friday 6am-6pm,Saturday OFFSunday 6am-2pm.Benefits:Competitive wagesComprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision401KLife InsurancePaid Vacation and Sick TimeCareer planRecognition programsProfessional development learningAn exceptional work environmentAthens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran