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Security Guard job description

This Security Guard job description template is optimized for posting on online job boards or careers pages and is easy to customize for your company.

Eleni Kourmentza
Eleni Kourmentza

Eleni, ex-People Ops Manager at Workable, excelled in recruitment, lifecycle management, and employer branding.

Refreshed on

May 26, 2020

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

Security Guard responsibilities include:

  • Protecting company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
  • Observing for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
  • Acting lawfully in direct defense of life or property

security guard job description

Job brief

We are looking for a professional Security Guard to protect our premises, assets and personnel. You will maintain a high visibility presence and prevent all illegal or inappropriate actions.

The goal is to detect, deter, observe and report.

Responsibilities

  • Protect company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
  • Observe for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
  • Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property
  • Apprehend criminals and evict violators
  • Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences
  • Report in detail any suspicious incidents
  • Patrol randomly or regularly building and perimeter
  • Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates
  • Watch alarm systems or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment
  • Perform first aid or CPR

Requirements and skills

  • Proven work experience as a Security Guard or relevant position
  • Trained security officer with diploma
  • 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
  • High school degree

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