Security Guard

Columbus, GA

NEEDED: Security Guard

LOCATION: COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER 400 4th St, Columbus, GA 31901

HOURS: As Needed/ Event Driven, 7 days a week, Monday-Sunday, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

DRESS CODE: Black or brown shoes and black pants

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Dependable Transportation
  • Dependable and punctual attendance

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Patrols assigned areas; reports problems. Inspects and secures offices and buildings at end of day; opens doors at the beginning of the event day and secures all building and stairwell doors.
  • Maintains crowd control for special events.
  • Assists visitors with general information and directions.
  • Operates metal detectors as required.
  • Assists employees with automobile problems; may assist with loading and unloading equipment, inventory, or other packages.
  • Raises and lowers flags.
  • Provides reports as needed.
  • May be assigned as security to performers or promoters for shows.
  • Monitors parking lot and performers buses to ensure area is secure.
  • Maintains security and crowd control in front of the stage.
  • Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes; and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of safety and security procedures for assigned areas and of state and local laws, rules, and regulations relating to areas of assignment.
  • Skills in controlling crowds of people; observation of people and situations.
  • Skills in the operation of a two-way radio communication system.
  • Skills in oral and written communication.

 Educational and Training Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED; one year of related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 Physical Requirements:

  • Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking.
  • Occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.