Mobile Guard

Description
JOB SUMMARY: 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 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

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e. pager or phone).

Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).

Must have the legal right to work in the Canada.

Must have the ability to speak read and write English and French in the province of Quebec.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. If not must be willing to complete the GED program within six months.

Must be willing to participate in the Companys pre-employment screening process including background investigation.

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 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.

Frequent sitting standing and walking that may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.

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.

May require driving vehicle for long periods of time in the performance of duties.

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.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Security
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1