Security Guard

Job:                         Security Guard

Department:        Sportplex

Hours:                    Night Hours (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) occasional overtime will be required

Rate:                       Grade 8        

Summary:

The role of the Security Guard is to endure the safety of visitors to the Alex City Sportplex.  The Security Guard will be responsible for the following: patrolling the sports fields, assisting with visitor’s issues, assisting with disorderly visitors and completing security reports.  This position reports directly to Parks and Recreation Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Watches for irregularities, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons; approaches suspicious person and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive
• Patrols assigned area on foot, or in golf cart as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security
• Provides escorts as necessary
• Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden
• Performs periodic checks of street lights to ensure proper functioning; reports all malfunctioning as required
• Performs job-related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or GED 
• Must have a driver’s license and good driving record to be insurable
• Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required 
• Must have good communication skills both orally and in writing 
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions 
• Ability to comprehend numerous policies, procedures, concepts and to be able to respond, using discretion and interpretive judgment based on general and specific policies 
• Ability to retain knowledge, information, and directions on an ongoing basis.
• Must be able to react appropriately in emergency situations 
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid is preferred
• Knowledge of portable fire extinguishers and their locations 
• Ability to walk extended periods of time.  Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, climbing, stooping, and bending) 

Posting Dates:       10/21/21 – 10/28/21

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.

Seniority alone will not be the determining factor. 

External applicants may visit the Municipal Complex to fill out an application, or obtain one from the City’s website by clicking here.                                   

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer