Security Guard - Full Time ($18 hourly)

The Salvation Army Southern California; Ewa Beach (HI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is looking for a full-time Security Guard to ensure a safe environment for employees, clients, and visitors at the Kroc Center Hawaii. This role involves conducting facility monitoring, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a visual security presence. Qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid State of Hawaii Guard Card, and good customer service skills. Applicants should be prepared to handle physical demands and work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have current valid State of Hawaii Guard Card.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years’ work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for all employees, clients, and visitors.
• Conduct hourly rounds to monitor facility activity.
• Respond to emergencies as required.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Crisis response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State of Hawaii Guard Card

Tools

Digital Camera

Two-way radio

Flashlight

Job description

Position Title

Security Guard (Full Time)

Department

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (Kroc Center Hawaii)

Supervisor

Security Manager

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Classification

Full Time, Hourly

Position Summary

A Security Guard with The Salvation Army is charged with maintaining a safe environment for all employees, clients, and visitors to the Kroc Center Hawaii. The position provides a visual security presence to ensure that members and guests have a safe and pleasant experience while visiting the Center. The position will also be responsible for facility monitoring during hours of operation as well as when closed. Candidates will also execute emergency response procedures as required. The Security Guard will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

Required Education And Experience

• Must have current valid State of Hawaii Guard Card.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years’ work experience.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, follow detailed procedures, and have good customer service skills.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.

Essential Functions

• Provide a visual security presence by circulating among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property and help maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
• Conduct hourly rounds to monitor facility activity. Report problems to the Security Manager. Also check stairwells, fire exits, mechanical room, and fire extinguishers and pull boxes.
• Under the specific guidance of the Facilities Manager, ensure that all mechanical systems are functioning properly, checking for and recording: standing water and fire hazards; pool pump area checks (blinking lights, standing water, unusual noise); mechanical room / central plant room checks.
• When staffing the security office, the Security Guard should monitor alarm systems, sign in and out keys and audiovisual equipment to authorized personnel, admit staff and visitors to the building, check in and sign out deliveries, and answer the security office telephone.
• When not conducting rounds or staffing the security office, the Security Guard may be required to ensure that appropriate customers have membership cards for admittance to the facility.
• Be familiar with and understand the Center’s Emergency Action Plan and evacuation procedures and conduct emergency procedures, as necessary.
• Control crowds as required.
• May be required, after warning people of infractions or violations, to apprehend or evict violators from premises.
• Secure the Center’s entrances at the end of operating hours.
• Maintain a shift log.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center Hawaii.
• Attend staff meetings and other administrative meetings.
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance.
• Monitor and adjust computerized lighting and timers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands

• Able to prioritize and organize work assignments and take projects from beginning through completion.
• Able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Is self‑motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, motivational, and able to maintain a self‑directed schedule.
• Genuine interest and commitment to providing quality service.
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner and remain calm when resolving problems using good judgment.
• Must possess the self‑discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
• Able to work with limited supervision and work in a team setting with other professionals.
• Exercise good judgment and comfortable taking initiative with projects.

Physical Demands

The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying 50‑75 pounds and occasionally more than 75 pounds. This employee may also be required to work weekends, holidays and evenings.

Communication Demands

The position requires talking to co‑workers, clients, vendors; written communication to and from co‑workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephone; responding to written or verbal requests of co‑workers, clients and vendors; training/giving verbal and written instructions; receiving verbal and written instructions; writing/composing language; reading; visiting/working at other worksites; communicating via the latest technologies. The position requires the ability to interact with co‑workers and the public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement. The position also requires the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Description Of Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to inside and outside work in all types of weather, i.e., wet and/or humid conditions, heat or cold.

Equipment Needs

• Digital Camera
• Security Duty Belt
• Two‑way radio/cell phone
• Flashlight / torch
• Fire Extinguisher (Golf Cart)
• Mini First Aid Kit

Certificates & Licenses

• Must have current valid State of Hawaii Guard Card.
• Certification or ability to attain the following within required time period: First Aid, CPR, AED, and CIP (Crisis Intervention Program).

Clearances

A prospective candidate is also required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

Legal Disclaimer

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by management.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at‑will" employment relationship.