Security Guard

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Job Description Summary

Provides security coverage, conducts foot patrols and security checks, monitors area for unauthorized users, responds to incidents, reports hazards, and completes necessary reports.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Performs foot and vehicle patrols of all buildings on property.Monitors activities in and around buildings, parking lots, and open fields.
• Ensures guest and meeting rooms are locked and secure.
• Detects any safety hazards or issues, documents them, and reports promptly.
• Performs clean-up of bio-hazardous incidents, such as vomit or blood.
• Completes written documentation of all injuries, damaged property, theft, vandalism, etc.
• In the absence of the Manager on Duty, handles guest conflicts involving intoxication, unauthorized possession of alcohol, etc.
• Enforces policies and procedures of the Conference Center.
• Responsible for the evacuation of buildings in emergency situations.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D and one year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.
• Skill in building security, lock procedures, and protection services.
• Ability to write detailed and accurate reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and other relevant software.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Ability to detect criminal activity and communicate with Campus Police Officers.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and make logical decisions.
• Ability to operate equipment safely, such as vehicle wheelchair lift and two-way-radio.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to successfully complete First Aid, CPR and Blood-borne Pathogen training.
• Basic knowledge of hazardous materials.
• HBV vaccine.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Physical Requirements: medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, and Repetitive Motions. Possess visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. Activities occur both inside and outside, subject to both environmental conditions. Subject to noise, vibrations, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Security experience in a hospitality setting.

Additional Job Description

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type Requirement

Full time Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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