Security Guard at National Democratic Institute

SUMMARY

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks to hire a Security Guard in the NDI- Nigeria Field Office, located in Abuja. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrol assigned areas on foot to ensure personal, builidng and equiment security
• Examines doors, window and gates to detemine that they are secured
• Provide escort services for visitors
•  Watch and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water, pipes and security doors left unlocked
•  Call supervisor or police in case of the presence of unauthoried persons
• Performs periodic checks of security lights to ensure proper functioning, reports malfunction as required
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of vendors, visitors and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurences
• Call police or fire departnments in cases of emergency such as fire or presence of unathorized persons
• Warn persons of unruling infractions or violations and apprehend or evict violators from premises using force when necessary
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
• Take part in drills, perfoms other miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.
• Shows courtesy towards visitors, partners and staff
• Attend to visitors in a responsive and professional manner;
• Provide a first point of contact to visitors and deal with enquiries courteously during non-business hours.
• Such other related task(s) as may be assigned by his supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of secondary school leaving certificate.
• 1-2 years’ work experience as a security guard.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skill.