Job Title: Security Guard

Department: Focus: HOPE Executive

Reports To: Security Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Statement of Duties:

Provide telephone support at a switchboard without continuous supervision and reception of visitors and guests. Utilize a moderate degree independent judgment involving the ability to make decisions based on established routines and procedures with the supervisor available to handle unusual situations. Work duties involve a high degree of accuracy and coordination. This is full time position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide varied telephone services quickly and accurately
• Telephone key personnel in case of an emergency
• Receive, greet, and direct visitors and guests
• Contribute to pleasant, effective, and coordinated work environment
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Work at other Focus: HOPE locations as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient in Outlook.
• Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Authoritative verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to learn the layout of the property and buildings.
• Strong commitment to civil and human rights
• High level of oral communication skills
• Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions
• Knowledge of trouble diagnosing procedures and ability to route to technical support.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

Dress Code:

Black shirt, Black pants, black socks, black shoes, black hat, and black belt.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Security guard training certification is a plus, but not required.
• Previous experience a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly.
• Physically able to capture and detain individuals if necessary.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Dress Code:

• Black shirt, Black pants, Black socks, Black shoes, Black hat, and Black belt.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

Focus: HOPE is committed to maintaining the health and wellbeing of our people and our communities. As such, our organization requires all colleagues be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at time of hire. If an accommodation to this policy is needed, please inquire for more information.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

If you need assistance with completing the application, please email HR @ 725@focushope.edu

E.E.O.C.:

Focus: HOPE is an equal opportunity employer. Focus: HOPE does not discriminate in its hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination practices against any employee based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or handicap or disability unrelated to an employee’s ability to perform his or her job.