Job title: Security GuardLocation: Chattanooga, TNDuration: 12+ months Type: ContractJob Description:Minimum Qualifications:
- Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school; qualifying full-time law enforcement, security or related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Other Requirements:
- Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required
- for employment in some positions.
Job Overview:Summary:
- Under general supervision, is responsible for institutional and related security work of average difficulty and performs related work as required.
Work Activities:
- Performing General Physical Activities: Responds to calls and takes appropriate action to
- assist in emergencies. Searches for and apprehends missing or unauthorized individuals.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public: Controls entrance and exit of
- individuals by checking for identity, purpose of visit and authorization. Escorts individuals to ensure their safety. Documenting/Recording Information: Prepares and maintains records such as incident reports, vehicle citations, logs of visitors and others, and personal property reports. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Provides information to supervisor by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person to advise of any security concerns. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with law enforcement agencies to report incidents, provide information, and/or request assistance.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Patrols facilities, monitors alarms, and utilizes audiovisual and security systems (e.g., TV monitors) to check for security hazards, disturbances, and violations of pertinent laws, rules, or regulations. Visually monitors individuals to ensure safety and compliance with policies, rules and regulations.Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Operates patrol and transport vehicles to complete security patrols or transport valuables and individuals.Controlling Machines and Processes: Operates two-way radios and other communications devices to accomplish security tasks.
Competencies (KSA's):
- Competencies: Ethics and Values Conflict Management Written Communication Customer
Focused Decision Quality Problem Solving Approachability Interpersonal Savvy Dealing with Ambiguity Action OrientedSkills: Basic reading comprehension skills Active listening skills Active learning skills Basic speaking skills Basic writing skills Social perceptiveness skillsAbilities: Ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion Ability to keep or regain body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position Ability to see details at a distance Ability to see under low light conditions Ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead Ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in speaking so others will understand Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Ability to communicate information in speaking so others will understand Ability to communicateinformation and ideas in writing so others will understand Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly