Security Guard
- Silver Spring, MD, United States
$21.5 USD / hour
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- Pay
- $21.5 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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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