Unarmed Security Guard - General

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Arrive on time, in uniform to your assigned post
• Perform security patrols of designated areas by vehicle or foot throughout the duration of your shift
• Keep a daily log of all activity during your assigned shift
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Maryland Security Guard Certification (PREFERRED)
• Strong observational and communication skills
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Prior military, law enforcement, or armed security experience preferred

Guards will be expected to patrol by foot, interior and exterior of large facilities.  Duties are to include prolonged standing at entry/exit and control points, pedestrian and vehicle traffic control stations with heavy volume.  Requires rapid response to emergency situations involving personnel, costly equipment and facilities.  Requires mental alertness and mental stability in dealing with people and emergencies.  Some contracts, or assignments, may require higher, other, or special physical standards.

1. Functional Requirements
   1. Moderate lifting in normal functions, 15-44 pounds
   2. In emergency situations possible heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling.
   3. Reaching above shoulders
   4. Bending below waist
   5. Use of fingers
   6. Use of Both Hands
   7. Standing (possibly up to 8 hours)
   8. Walking (possibly up to 8 hours)
   9. Running in emergency and required situations
   10. Climbing, use of arms and legs
   11. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
   12. Ability to see (with peripheral vision)
   13. Far vison correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other.
   14. Depth Perception
   15. Ability to distinguish basic colors.
   16. Ability to hear (aid permitted)

Environmental Factors

1. Outside and inside
2. Possibly excessive heat, cold, dampness, chilling, humidity, or dry conditions.
3. Possibly excessive noise (and ear protection must be worn).
4. Possibly electrical components and/or energy.
5. Possibly slippery and/ or uneven walking surfaces
6. Possibly working on ladders and/or scaffolding
7. Possibly working around moving objects and/or vehicles.
8. Possibly working alone or closely with others
9. *Probably protracted and/or irregular hours of work