Security Guards

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Security Guard to patrol premises, prevent theft, and ensure compliance with rules. The role involves monitoring access, writing reports, and maintaining order among visitors. Candidates should possess strong active listening, monitoring, and critical thinking skills. The position requires the ability to respond effectively to various situations and ensure the safety of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities.
• Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems.
• Answer telephone calls during non-business hours.
• Circulate among visitors to preserve order.
• Warn violators of rule infractions.

Skills

Active Listening

Monitoring

Speaking

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Job description

Security Guard

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x‑ray and metal detector equipment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non‑business hours or when the switchboard is closed.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.

Required Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.