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SECURITY GUARD
Full Time

Job Title: Security Guard 
Location: Shelters 
Reports To: Shelter Manager

Position Overview:

A professional security guard to protect Path of Life Community Shelter premises, assets, and personnel. The guard will maintain a high visibility presence and prevent all illegal or inappropriate actions. The goal is to detect, deter, observe, and report. 

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Essential Job Functions

• Protecting POLM property, guest, and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment

• Observing for signs of noncompliance or disorder and investigating disturbances

• Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property

• Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences 

• Report any suspicious incidents in detail 

• Patrol building and perimeter randomly and regularly 

• Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates 

• Watch alarm systems detecting/emergency equipment 

• Perform first aid or CPR

• Other duties as assigned

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Requirements

• Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position 

• Trained security officer with diploma (guard card)

• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment 

• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols 

• Surveillance skills and detail orientation 

• Integrity and professionalism 

• Strong people and communication skills 

• High school diploma 

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other
related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.