The Roles of a Security Guard:

 

• Responsible for patrolling the premises of residences or buildings to detect suspicious activity, assist tenants, and ensure the safety of occupants.

• Primary responsibilities

• Protect property and lives by patrolling the area.

• Monitor entrance of property through surveillance.

• Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documents.

• Guard against theft and maintain security.

• Respond to alarms and calls of distress.

• Stop suspicious people and ask for identification.

• Investigate thefts and file police reports.

• Call for aid if necessary.

• Use walkie-talkies, pagers, and cell phones to stay in contact with security personnel.

• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.

• Report rule infractions and violations.

• Issue tickets and citations.

• Apprehend criminals and evict violators.

• Prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.

• Check purses, pockets, and bags for suspicious items.

• Remove weapons and stow away for later retrieval.

• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.

• Regulate and monitor building systems.

• Inspect windows and doors to ensure locks are in place and working.