Security Guard

Roles and responsibilities

Patrolling and monitoring workplaces to guard property against theft and vandalism, monitoring entry points to workplaces, maintaining order and covering the race. Receiving and guiding visitors, guests and visitors.

Main tasks:

Monitoring entry and exit to the facility, issuing permits, verifying and recording the identity of suppliers and visitors, and issuing entry permits to them.

Patrolling workplaces, inspecting gates and doors.

Circumferencing visitors and employees during race times to maintain order, protect and cover the field and property, and disseminate regulations in the club.

Responding to alarms, investigating incidents immediately, contacting fire, ambulance or police departments, and informing management.

Adhering to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Maintaining the security of the facility and its housing.

Crowd management and organizing the public.

Organizing vehicles and facilitating their entry and exit.

Organizing and maintaining parking lots.

. Patrolling and Monitoring:
Foot and Vehicle Patrols: Security guards conduct regular patrols on foot or in vehicles to monitor for suspicious activity or security breaches. This includes checking gates, doors, windows, and perimeters for signs of tampering.
Monitoring Surveillance Systems: Many security guards are responsible for watching security camera feeds in control rooms, ensuring there are no security threats or unauthorized activities occurring on the premises.
Detecting Suspicious Behavior: Actively observe and report any suspicious individuals, actions, or items that could pose a risk to safety.
Access Control:
Checking Identification: Security guards often monitor entry points, verifying the identity of individuals entering a building, event, or secure area. They may ask for identification or passcodes and ensure that only authorized personnel are allowed access.
Issuing Visitor Badges: In some settings, security guards may issue badges or passes to visitors, keeping track of who is entering or leaving the premises.
Monitoring Entry and Exit Points: Ensure that all doors and gates are properly secured and that unauthorized persons do not enter or exit the premises.
Incident Response:
Handling Emergencies: In case of emergencies such as fire, medical incidents, or criminal activity, security guards are trained to take immediate action. This may include contacting emergency services, evacuating the building, or providing first aid until professionals arrive.
Responding to Alarms: When security alarms are triggered, guards are often the first to respond. They investigate the cause of the alarm, assess the situation, and take appropriate action.

Desired candidate profile

Preventing Theft and Vandalism:
Surveillance and Observation: Security guards monitor for any signs of theft, vandalism, or other illegal activities. They help prevent such incidents by maintaining a visible presence.
Loss Prevention: They may work closely with management to implement strategies to reduce theft, such as checking bags, inspecting items, and ensuring that valuables are properly secured.
Collaborating with Law Enforcement:
Reporting Crimes or Incidents: If criminal activity occurs, security guards are often the first to contact law enforcement. They provide information, assist with investigations, and may serve as witnesses if needed.
Working with Authorities: In the case of a serious incident, security guards may assist law enforcement officers in securing the scene, helping with crowd control, or providing information during investigations.
Key Skills and Attributes for a Security Guard:
Attention to Detail: Security guards must be vigilant and observant, noticing potential security threats or abnormalities that others might overlook.
Strong Communication Skills: They need to effectively communicate with supervisors, other security personnel, visitors, employees, and law enforcement.
Physical Fitness: Security guards often spend a lot of time patrolling and responding to incidents, so being in good physical condition is important.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Security guards must be able to think quickly in stressful situations, making decisions that prioritize safety and security.
Conflict Resolution Skills: The ability to de-escalate confrontational situations without the use of force is a valuable skill in this role.
Technical Skills: In some settings, security guards may need to be proficient with surveillance systems, alarm systems, and other technology used in modern security.
Integrity and Honesty: Trustworthiness is crucial, as security guards are entrusted with monitoring and protecting valuable property and individuals.
Patience: Security guards may have to spend long hours on their feet, observing and monitoring without immediate action, requiring patience and focus.