Security Guard

Major Duties and Responsibilities Patrols assigned areas; reports problems.

Inspects and secures offices and building at end of day; opens doors at the beginning of the event day and secures all building and stairwell doors.

Maintains crowd control for special events.

Assists visitors with general information and directions.

Operates metal detectors as required.

Assists employees with automobile problems; may assist with loading and unloading equipment, inventory or other packages.

Raises and lowers flags.

Provides reports as needed.

May be assigned as security to performers or promoters for shows.

Monitors parking lot and performers buses to insure area is secure.

Maintains security and crowd control in front of the stage.

Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes; and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of safety and security procedures for assigned areas and of state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to areas of assignment.

Skill in controlling crowds of people; observation of people and situations.

Skill in the operation of a two-way radio communication system.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements nn The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking.

The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.nn