Security Guard (CIFSO) - Paragon

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor for assigned shift of the Critical Infrastructure Facility Security Officers (CIFSO) and is responsible for protection of facilities. Officers will enforce regulations to prevent breaches of security while exercising discretion and judgment when responding to situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include function, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties, tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Duties Include

Perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the posts to which they are assigned. Security guards shall answer questions and provide directions to visitors and building tenants. Typical duties include processing visitors by verifying identification, enforce property rules and regulations, contact agency sponsors or escorts, fabricating and issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs, detect and report criminal acts, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personnel and package screening. Additional duties include prevent, discover, delay, and/or detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to property and/or personnel at the facility being protected. 

Additionally, security guards will be responsible for operating all security equipment on post, such as batons, OC Spray, X-ray machines, magnetometers, closed circuit television (CCTV), handcuffs, and (where required by post assignment) firearm at any time while on duty.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications at Entry:  Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Education | Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Preference & priority given to those with an armed security license.

Background Prerequisites

Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, may need to meet Physical examination requirements per assignment and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications or authorizations specified for the assigned site.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form and the ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies, and/or regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.  Courteous telephone manner: good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to analyze and produce course of action reporting and escalate issues to management in typical and crisis situations.
• Ability to see, hear, and smell in order to respond to alarms and detect emergency situations.
• Must be reliable and possess a strong work ethic.
• Reliable transportation and current Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently OR as part of a small group to resolve urgent issues.  Ability to be an effective team member
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances; to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization and possess good organizational skills.
• Some posts may require driving as a part of the duties so candidates must meet safe driving requirements
• Process orientated with high attention to detail and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS: With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Work is performed inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations.
• Shift work required.
• Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or relieving bladder/bowels.
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.

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A Word About EEO, Pay Transparency and other regulatory requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Certain state's posting requirements ask for additional detail.  Depending on geography, site assignment and / or experience: 

Wage range for this position is $16.20-38.64 with a Health and Welfare benefit range from $4.00-$4.65 where applicable.                                                             

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (if paid via Health and Welfare benefit, there is no separate company contribution)
• The paid leave for full time employees is from 80-240 hours / year based on longevity in the position, and sick leave is a minimum of 56 hours per year for a full-time employee

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VA License Number: 11-4665 | NV PILB Lic #1411