Guard I (Ft. Mifflin)
Company
Unalakleet Investments LLC
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
21 hours ago
Via
LinkedIn
Job Description
General Job Summary
The Guard I is an unarmed position that provides and maintains security at the entrance gate, buildings, and grounds of the U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Mifflin, PA facility.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of premises.
• Patrol premises to prevent any unauthorized personnel and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Maintain a variety of logbooks, including documentation of all occurrences, telephone calls, and radio messages.
• Ensure that outside lights on all buildings, docks, and gates are operational.
• Perform regular inspections of tied-up floating plant with respect to mooring lines, fenders, heating facilities, etc.
• Contact police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as presence of unauthorized persons or fire.
• Perform occasional random inspections of vehicles departing the facility.
• Raise and lower the American and Corps flags at sunrise and dusk.
Qualifications And Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
• A minimum of 5 years of related security experience.
• Valid Security Guard License must be maintained throughout employment.
• Extensive knowledge of security protocol and procedures.
• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations.
• Possess written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner.
• Must have a working knowledge and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and driving history must meet company standards throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a background check as a condition of employment and to obtain access to federal installations.
Unalakleet Investments, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected] or (210) 842-1535. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The Guard I is an unarmed position that provides and maintains security at the entrance gate, buildings, and grounds of the U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Mifflin, PA facility.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of premises.
• Patrol premises to prevent any unauthorized personnel and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Maintain a variety of logbooks, including documentation of all occurrences, telephone calls, and radio messages.
• Ensure that outside lights on all buildings, docks, and gates are operational.
• Perform regular inspections of tied-up floating plant with respect to mooring lines, fenders, heating facilities, etc.
• Contact police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as presence of unauthorized persons or fire.
• Perform occasional random inspections of vehicles departing the facility.
• Raise and lower the American and Corps flags at sunrise and dusk.
Qualifications And Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
• A minimum of 5 years of related security experience.
• Valid Security Guard License must be maintained throughout employment.
• Extensive knowledge of security protocol and procedures.
• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations.
• Possess written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner.
• Must have a working knowledge and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and driving history must meet company standards throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a background check as a condition of employment and to obtain access to federal installations.
Unalakleet Investments, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected] or (210) 842-1535. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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