Security Guard at National Democratic Institute

Reports to: the Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot to ensure personal, building and equipment security
• Examines doors, window and gates to determine 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 presence of unauthoried persons
• Performs periodic checks on security lights to ensure proper functioning, and report any malfunction.
• 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 occurrences
• Call police or fire departments 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, performs other miscellaneous job related duties 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 assigned by his supervisor

Requirements

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