Purpose of Role:
The Security Guard’s primary goal is the identification and prevention of situations that might put the client and employees at risk. This is achieved through the following tasks:
- Building and perimeter protection
- Intrusion and access control
- Alarm and surveillance system monitoring and response
- • Fire prevention and control
- • Emergency/disaster response
- • Prevention of theft
- • Accident prevention
- • Safety protection
- • Enforcement of rules, regulations and policies
Duties:
- Provides a visual security presence.
- Protects buildings and grounds (including all contents, occupants, customers, and visitors) by enforcing rules and regulations related to security and directing both foot and vehicular traffic
- Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to Shift Leader for correction or follow- up actions; maintains contact with Shift Leader.
- Conducts inspections of packages and vehicles as required
- Checks doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are tightly closed and locked; notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows; submits information to Shift Leader.
- Observes activity and traffic in assigned area to enforce the Centre’s rules/regulations; alerts visitors of infractions.
- Assists any persons in building or on grounds needing directions or information
- Escorts people/property to desired destination when monies, documents or safety of property or persons are a concern.
- Responds to alarms and dispatched calls; decides what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position limitations.
- Decides when incident requires written report; decides which report form to use and submits to Shift Leader
- Unlocks buildings/doors after checking identification and compliance with the Centre’s policies.
- Records information pertaining to the security of people, products, and vehicles, and reporting this to the security supervisor or, where so designated, the client’s representative
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures.
- Skill in both verbal and written communication.
- Skill in observing situations and decision making.
- Skill in dealing courteously with the public.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, follow detailed procedures, and have good customer service skills.
- Must be able to work collegially and independent of intensive supervision.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- One year experience in security field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- High School certificate or equivalent required.
- Possession of current Ghanaian driver's license upon employment may be required for specified positions.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Ghana