Fire Guard Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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Hiring Salary: $18.50/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  The Security Guard performs a variety of security duties to include security patrols, monitoring and authorizing entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. This position circulates among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE:  Six (6) months of security experience preferred where duties included patrol observation, reporting unsafe conditions, and assisting in the apprehension of lawbreakers. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening. (Prior experience in a university, college, hospital or setting preferred.)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license in order to drive a patrol car, if necessary. Must be able to obtain a State Certification as a security officer within 90 days of employment. (PROOF OF VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED)

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must pass a physical exam, psychological exam, and consent to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprints. Must be able to participate and have a passing score of 80% in testing of proper usage and deployment in handcuffing techniques and Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) Baton. Must be able to successfully participate and function after receiving a two-second facial spray of a chemical agent. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must have good moral character. 
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Must agree to random drug testing. Must meet all qualifications for position and maintain such qualifications as a condition of continued employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform a variety of security duties, such as providing security services and enforcing laws, rules, and regulations to protect lives and property within assigned areas. 

• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. 

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 

• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 

• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. 

• Ability to perceive others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. 

• Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position is required to report to the designated work location to ensure operation of essential campus functions or departments during an emergency, or when the University has suspended or delayed operations. This position may be frequently required to work evenings and weekends. Must be able to work rotating shifts. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Patrols the campus to deter crime and maintain building security.

2. Patrols parking facilities to prevent theft and vandalism and to issue citations as appropriate.

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

4. Calls police or fire departments in case of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons. 

5. Answers alarms and investigates disturbances. 

6. Assists police officers in apprehending, arresting, and filing charges on suspects when appropriate.

7. Responds to security alarms checking for intruders and burglars.

8. Makes building checks to ensure locked doors, closed window, lights turned off or on as appropriate. 

9. Provides security escort service for students and employees. 

10. Performs other related duties as required.