As part of Securitas Mobile operation provides guard services to project a security presence, which may include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Duties consist primarily of Security Guard duties within an Mobile operation. May be assigned a service grade or rank in a chain of command in conformance with contract requirements or to facilitate the delivery of service, according to business necessity.
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 functions, 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 or 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. 1. Provides mobile guarding services to project a security presence, which may include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services; maintains radio or other communications contact with office or base to report status or incidents, or to request additional assistance or response. 2. Checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings, grounds and security devices; monitors and sets security devices. 3. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others. 4. Prepares logs or reports as required for patrol route; writes and/or types reports and/or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required. 5. Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required. 6. Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for assignment, by the company, or through training or certification. 7. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred.
Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing) • Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable licensing requirements for Security Guards. • Driving record must meet company and/or insurance standards. • Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures. • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. • Ability to be an effective team member and to work independently. • Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances. • Courteous telephone manner. • Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization. • Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports. • Good organizational skills. • Ability to provide high quality customer service. • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands) 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: • Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations. • May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area. • Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements. • May be required to work overtime without advance notice. • Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently. • Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls. • Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others. • Must be physically fit to patrol for over 12 hours per shift foot and driving• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. • Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. • Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. • On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity. • Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others. • May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information. #AF-WesternCanada
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