Job Specification
SECURITY GUARD
DEFINITION
Under direction, patrols the grounds, buildings, and other areas and
facilities of schools, libraries, museums, hospitals, public housing
projects, parks, or other public facilities and installations to
provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, and guards
and protects public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and
illegal or unauthorized entry; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may
not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.
06273 - Bilingual in Spanish and English
SPECIAL SKILL
Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate
in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Protection of Buildings, Contents, and Occupants from Hazards:
Visually inspects window bars, doors, locks, and other fixtures to
ensure they are secure or properly locked and have not been tampered
with to prevent theft, unlawful entry, and so forth.
Inspects assigned areas for those conditions that may contribute to
fire (for example, discarded burning cigarettes) and sees to it that
fire extinguishers are in place and undisturbed or operational.
Observes odors in buildings or on grounds to detect source of smoke,
gas seepage, and so forth.
Listens for unusual sounds to detect leaking plumbing, breakage of
glass, tampering of locks or windows, and so forth.
Searches designated area for explosive devices using flashlight and
precautionary measures not to disturb potential explosives, and
notifies bomb disposal unit by calling a special number at the local
police department.
Puts out fires using fire extinguisher.
Patrols by car or on foot grounds adjacent to public buildings to
detect hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism, and so forth.
Sits and views a monitor screen or electronic surveillance board and
remains alert to movement on screen which would indicate the presence
of unauthorized persons or intruders in restricted area.
Sits or stands at a post and maintains orderly flow of individuals on
entering and leaving.
Examines credentials such as employee passes and press passes at entry
point to the building or facility and/or issues special passes to
visitors to prevent entry by unauthorized persons and to maintain a
permanent record of those using the facility.
Identifies employees and visitors entering or leaving the building by
recognition of faces.
Requests verbal or written information from individuals pertaining to
their destination, identity, and nature of their visit.
Accompanies employee from office building to parking lot, street, or
rides in motor vehicle to prevent possible theft or loss of money or
valuables being transported.
Visually inspects gauges, meters, and other instruments which indicate
that equipment on public property is functional and has not been
tampered with.
Observes departing individuals who carry unusually large packages or
bundles to prevent the theft of government property such as office
equipment, books, films, and so forth, and determines if the
individual warrants searching.
Searches packages of those entering building for firearms or other
dangerous objects to prevent the injury of those present in the
facility.
After normal operating hours, escorts employees to their automobile in
the parking lot to ensure their safe departure.
Removes unwilling person from premises after issuing verbal warning
regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering,
unauthorized entry, and so forth.
Accompanies detainees such as suspicious or disorderly persons to
designated or restricted area for holding until municipal or other law
enforcement individual arrives.
Aids a law enforcement officer by accompanying prisoners to designated
location to watch and report on the movements or conduct of prisoners
and/or others.
Observes individuals entering and leaving premises to ensure their
safe and orderly conduct.
Restrains violent or disorderly persons who are intent on disturbing
government proceedings or harming themselves or others.
Information and communication:
Notifies other guard personnel to be on the lookout for a person or
persons of a particular description.
Gives verbal warnings to individuals of regulations such as those
pertaining to disorderly conduct, loitering, smoking, or entry without
proper passes to ensure enforcement of rules intended to protect the
building and its occupants.
Obtains a verbal description via telephone or walkie-talkie of person
or persons present in the building who may present a potential danger.
Tells occupants of building to evacuate premises and warns about
impending danger from explosives, fires, and so forth to ensure an
orderly and safe exit.
Gives instructions to occupants for prompt evacuation and on
designated safe area for assembly.
Appears in court as a witness to testify against persons being charged
with vandalism, theft, fire, or misconduct on government property.
Gives simple answers to persons who inquire about the location of
persons or services available, physical layout of a facility, and so
forth.
Accidents:
Judges the severity of injury and obtains assistance by using
walkie-talkie or telephone to contact an emergency vehicle to
transport victim for emergency medical care.
Gives emergency first aid.
Traffic Control:
Stands at intersection and gives hand signals to moving vehicles to
ensure smooth and rapid flow of traffic.
Aids pedestrians in crossing heavily trafficked intersections to
prevent vehicular congestion and accidents.
Checks cars in restricted parking areas such as employee or visitor
parking lots for parking authorization stickers and issues warning or
citation to prevent use of these areas by unauthorized individuals.
Prevents entry or use of a restricted area by certain vehicles by
using hand signals or explaining to drivers the regulations or rules
which prohibit entry.
Admits entry of vehicle after checking pertinent data such as driver's
identification, weight and size of vehicle, and so forth.
Drives government vehicle or vehicle belonging to employee to move it
from an area where it is obstructing the smooth flow of traffic.
Other:
Records observations on conditions in building or in assigned area
reporting any unusual occurrence, property damage, or mishaps to
visitors, and documents rule violations to provide a permanent record
of incidents for police or other investigatory individual or to inform
guard on next shift of past activities.
Attends classroom training programs on work related topics such as
bomb detection and first aid.
Attends roll call to listen to announcement of work assignments and
other related information.
Records the location of missing or damaged signs and warnings, and
submits it to supervisor for corrective actions.
May apprehend law violators and inform them of their rights.
Questions suspicious persons and may detain and arrest those persons
who violate agency rules, regulations, and pertinent laws.
Turns key or records visits at watch stations to indicate that rounds
have been completed at specified intervals.
Reports orally to supervisor (or other individual) on the security
rounds or checks.
Reports to supervisor or other appropriate individual using
walkie-talkie or telephone any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of
equipment such as heating or plumbing system equipment and so forth,
or takes temporary measures to correct malfunction to prevent further
damage to building.
Seizes contraband material or stolen property and detains suspects for
questioning.
Escorts unruly persons from premises.
May, on occasion or incidentally, operate an elevator for security
purposes to limit access of persons to and from certain floors and
buildings so as to preserve and maintain security of such areas.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the
position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Protection of Buildings, Contents, and Occupants from Hazards:
Knowledge of problems involved in safeguarding large areas including
buildings and grounds in that area.
Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons.
Knowledge of fire prevention.
Knowledge of procedures used in making arrests and prosecuting
violators.
Knowledge of problems encountered in work involving care and custody
of varied types of persons deprived of their liberty.
Knowledge of difficulties encountered in following closely prescribed
rules and regulations.
Knowledge of problems involved in safeguarding persons, buildings,
grounds, and properties.
Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of
people congregating on public property.
Knowledge of problems involved in maintaining order and discipline
among groups of people.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
directions.
Ability to analyze simple problems.
Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from
demonstrations.
Ability to note significant conditions by observation and to take
proper action in accord with prescribed procedures.
Ability to work effectively under a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates, visitors, and other
groups and individuals interested in security problems.
Ability to deal effectively with persons being detained because of
violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to understand the emotional, adjustment, and other problems of
persons who have been deprived of their liberty.
Ability to perform repetitive operations without loss of equanimity,
patience, or courtesy.
Ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency situations.
Ability to follow prescribed procedures.
Ability to see so as to detect unauthorized persons, malfunctioning
equipment, or fire.
Ability to smell so as to detect possible hazards such as fire, gas
seepage, and so forth.
Ability to hear so as to detect unusual sounds such as leaky plumbing,
tampering of locks and window, and so forth.
Ability to follow precautionary measures with regard to dangerous
objects (explosives) or armed persons.
Ability to learn and apply regulations and guidelines pertaining to
protection security systems.
Ability to follow procedures to make temporary repairs to systems such
as plumbing.
Ability to react promptly to situations requiring action.
Ability to remain alert while performing repetitive duties.
Information and Communication:
Knowledge of court practices and procedures.
Ability to give clear and accurate directions.
Ability to maintain order among visitors.
Ability to be courteous but firm with the public or when controversies
arise.
Ability to give clear, accurate, and informative directions.
Accidents:
Ability to administer first aid
Ability to make judgments about proper use of first aid.
Traffic Control:
Knowledge of problems and procedures involved in enforcing traffic
regulations.
Knowledge of problems and operations used in controlling traffic.
Knowledge of procedures and problems involved in enforcing relevant
law, rules, and regulations.
Other:
Knowledge of methods used to make reports of conditions noted and
actions taken.
Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, and equipment.
Knowledge of investigative procedures.
Knowledge of current laws, procedures, and trends governing search and
seizure activities.
Knowledge of laws affecting arrest procedures.
Knowledge of the amount of force required to make arrests.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of elements of state laws after a period of training.
Knowledge of procedures to follow in dealing with an emergency.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
Ability to prepare simple but clear, sound, accurate, informative, and
legible reports of significant conditions noted and actions taken.
Ability to keep simple records.
Ability to take proper action in preventing potential accidents from
occurring.
Ability to deal with people politely and helpfully beyond giving and
receiving of instructions.
Ability to physically restrain mentally disturbed, unruly, or violent
persons.
Ability to put up with and handle verbal abuse from a person or a
group.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which
are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 06124 | | L | N | | N/A | 01 | | - | | 06273 | Bilingual In Spanish And English | L | N | | N/A | 01 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
10/08/1996 |
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