Security Guards are typically employed by private individuals or businesses to protect people, property and assets. Their regular duties can vary from position to position depending on the needs of their employer, but they’re often required to physically monitor or patrol an area and ensure the safety of the people within the home or business. Some Security Guards work as part of a team, while others work independently. Security Guards can be freelancers, internal employees or contractors from a security company.
Wat doet een Security Guard?
A Security Guard, or Security Officer, is responsible for protecting a person, organization or asset in the case of an incident. Their duties include monitoring a specific area, evicting trespassers and writing reports detailing any occurrences during their shift.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Security Guard moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Security Guard moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to discourage criminals and ensure the environment is safe and secure
Evicting trespassers and violators and detaining perpetrators while following legal protocols before relevant authorities arrive to take over
Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and vehicles according to protocols
Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
Providing detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management
Testing security systems and, if needed, operating X-ray machines and metal detectors
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Security Guard zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Excellent knowledge of security protocols
Ability to operate security systems and emergency equipment
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to solve problems as they arise
Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Security Guard, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
