Security Guard

5w1 month ago

Gemaire Distributors

Philadelphia, US · Full-time · $28,000 – $36,000

About this role

This Security Guard position at Gemaire Distributors in Philadelphia is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of a campus environment, with a strong emphasis on emergency response and coordination with emergency services. The role involves direct interaction with police, fire, and rescue squads, as well as nursing supervisors and health services.

Day-to-day duties include reviewing logbooks at the start of each shift, monitoring the Siemens alarm system, and conducting periodic patrols of all residential and administrative buildings, parking lots, and grounds. Guards also dispense keys, mobile phones, and gas cards to authorized personnel, and answer phones to relay pertinent information to various departments.

This position operates within a security department that serves as the communications center during emergencies, directing evacuations and calling required staff and agencies. Guards work rotating shifts and must be prepared to escort emergency vehicles across the campus, including driving over grass to reach accessible doors.

Opportunities for growth include taking on additional responsibilities such as transporting clients and staff during extreme emergencies when two guards are on duty, and participating in searches for missing clients. This role offers a chance to develop advanced skills in emergency management and campus security operations.

Requirements

Ability to contact and coordinate with Police, Fire, and Rescue Squad via 911
Experience with alarm systems, specifically Siemens Alarm System monitoring
Capability to conduct thorough patrols of interior and exterior buildings and parking lots
Strong documentation skills for incident reports, log entries, and designated forms
Ability to escort emergency vehicles and personnel across campus, including driving over grass if necessary
Willingness to work rotating shifts (8-4, 4-12, and 12a-8a) including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Valid driver's license for transporting clients and staff in emergency situations

Responsibilities

Contact Police, Fire, and Rescue Squad via 911 as needed
Monitor Siemens Alarm System and call monitoring company for testing and bypass alerts
Conduct periodic patrols of all residential and administrative buildings, parking lots, and grounds on all shifts
Escort emergency vehicles to locations on grounds and assist as necessary
Complete all required documentation including incident reports and log entries after medical personnel have taken over
Dispense and retrieve keys, mobile phones, and gas cards to authorized personnel and document on designated forms
Serve as the Communications Center during emergencies, directing evacuations and calling required staff and agencies
Transport clients and staff to hospitals, medical offices, and other areas during extreme emergencies when two guards are on duty

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a dynamic campus security environment with emergency response responsibilities
Role includes serving as the central communications hub during emergencies
Access to training on Siemens alarm systems and emergency protocols
Rotating shift schedule offering variety in daily duties