Security Guard Trainee in Shelton, Washington at Island Enterprises Inc

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Guard Trainee is responsible for guarding, patrolling, or monitoring Island Enterprises premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Patrols industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensures security of doors, windows, and gates.

· Notifies superiors to respond to alarms and to investigate disturbance.

· Calls the police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.

· Drives and transports money and valuables to prevent theft and ensure safe delivery.

· Escorts or drives motor vehicles to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.

· Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

· Inspects and adjusts security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.

· Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.

· Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force when necessary.

· Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other people to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

· Attends and/or facilitates all mandatory meetings and training.

· Maintains confidentiality at all times.

· Maintains awareness and sensitivity to Native American Culture.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

? This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for this position.

Language Skills:

? Ability to read and interpret documents, and procedures manuals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors and employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, fractions and ratios to practical situations. Ability to express abstract concepts using numbers.

Reasoning Ability:

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

? Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Google Workplace, virtual meeting software, and knowledge of security operating systems and cameras preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Required:

· High School Diploma/GED and 2 years relevant experience. OR

· Associate of Arts Degree in a related field and 1 year progressive work experience.

A combination of education and experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree requirement.

Certificates & Licenses: Washington State driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel with frequent hand and wrist movements; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and follow the Squaxin Island Tribe's drug policies.