868 - I/L Fire & Watch - PD-Security Guard

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Facilities and Maintenance Engineer, protects company's property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment by observing for signs of crime or disorder and reporting disturbances to supervisor and/or local police, fire or emergency authorities. Also responsible for keeping accurate records of all trailer/container traffic moving both in and out of the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Protecting company's property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment by observing for signs of crime or disorder.
• Observe, investigate and document disturbances.
• Maintain a high visibility presence and prevent all illegal or inappropriate actions by observing, detecting, deterring and reporting any signs of crime or disorder.
• Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences and report in detail any suspicious incidents to supervisor.
• Patrol randomly and regularly the building and perimeter.
• Monitor and control access at vehicle gates and building entrances.
• Log in and out all trucks, visitors and employees using assigned Standard Operating Procedures.
• Answer facility phone as needed and forward to appropriate personnel.
• On the off shift and weekends, make rounds to key stations on an hourly basis.
• On the off shift and weekends, check boiler and dry kiln status during hourly rounds.
• Assist the maintenance staff in securing an area during a maintenance emergency
• Follows all prescribed safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and legible paperwork.
• Must work overtime as needed for any unexpected deadlines.
• Detects faulty materials/process or safety issues and notifies Supervisor.
• Follows prescribed safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the security field, preferred.
• Team player and able to work well with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Proven history of working well in stressful situations.