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Security Guard

  • Silver Spring, MD, United States

$21.5 USD / hour

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$21.5 USD / hour
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Original job description

  • Patrolling & Monitoring: Conducting regular foot or vehicle patrols of the premises to identify risks, such as unauthorized persons or safety hazards like fire and water leaks.
  • Access Control: Managing entry and exit points by verifying identification, issuing visitor passes, and operating equipment like metal detectors and X-ray scanners.
  • Surveillance: Monitoring CCTV camera feeds and alarm systems in real-time to detect suspicious behavior or security breaches.
  • Emergency Response: Acting as a first responder during medical emergencies, fires, or criminal acts, including performing CPR/First Aid and coordinating with law enforcement.
  • Reporting: Maintaining accurate daily logs and writing detailed incident reports for management or legal purposes.
  • Rule Enforcement: Warning individuals of rule infractions and evicting trespassers using authorized force if necessary.

Key Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
  • Licensing: A valid state-prescribed security guard license (e.g., SIA in the UK or state-specific "Guard Card" in the US).
  • Physical Fitness: Capability to stand, walk, or patrol for extended periods and respond quickly to physical threats.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to handle confrontations calmly, provide customer service to guests, and communicate clearly under stress.
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Skills

  • Alarm systems
  • Emergency response
  • First response
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Law enforcement
  • Reporting
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communicate with customers

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