Security Guard

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Makes routine scheduled rounds of facilities, both interior and exterior.  Rounds are to be made on a random schedule, so as not to be predictable. 
• Rounds to meet all requirements of St. Paul's policy on facility security.
• Survey mechanical rooms, recording temperatures.
• Will inspect fire equipment, emergency lighting, and other assigned areas/items on a monthly basis.
• Makes rounds on all resident halls, check fire systems, and responding to all emergency calls. 
• Maintains accurate and detailed log of rounds, documenting all unusual incidents and/or observations.
• Will be requested to assist in security investigations and surveillance operations. 
• Conducts radio checks of equipment between reception desks during shift at random times, recording any problems experienced.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Able to perform a variety of security, fire prevention or fighting, and safety tasks.  Able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Must be self motivated and understand the importance of the position. Must maintain a clean and neat appearance.  Must be considerate of residents, staff, and visitors while performing all job duties and at all times.  Must be able to read, speak and write effectively in English.  Must have compassion for the elderly and be desirous of working in a senior environment.  Able to maintain confidentiality where required and appropriate.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent.  Must have completed an approved Security Training Course.  Must have a minimum of six months of related experience in security work.  Must have a current California Guard Card, First Aid card and CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. – 80 lbs. using proper lifting techniques.  Able to regularly lift and carry objects weighing 50 lbs.  Able to maneuver tools, equipment, cart through halls, up and down ramps, in and out of elevators safely.  Able to bend, squat, and stoop to floor level.  Able to reach heights from 5 to 10 feet with appropriate aid of ladder and reach overhead.  Will spend 60% of shift walking, 28% standing, and 12% sitting.  Will frequently be required to climb stairs.  Frequently able to visually identify objects and/or persons at a distance of 25 feet, and be able to distinguish normal sounds where there may be some background noise, as in answering telephones, two-way radios, intercoms, etc.  Position requires the ability to speak clearly and make self-understood to others.