Security Guard
Company: Penske
Location: Reading
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
Position Summary: The Security Guard role oversees and monitors the
safety and security of the campus, company security practices, and
provides customer service to the company as directed. Major
Responsibilities: - Monitor safety and security of the campus
by:
- Performing routine patrols of buildings and campus grounds
- Monitor to deter unauthorized entries of buildings
- Performing patrols to provide protection against fires and/or
other dangerous situations
- Deterring criminal activity, and respond to other irregular
activities - Perform a customer service function by answering
inquiries and providing direction to visitors, contractors and
associates.. - Exercise control of access to entrance and secure
areas by using admitting procedures. - Represent Penske in a highly
professional manner. Develop and maintain trusted, positive
relationships with associates,, clients and vendors. - Perform
campus administrative duties, which include responding to safety
and security concerns and completing safety inspections,
daily/weekly/monthly reporting and safety/security audits. - Other
duties as assigned Qualifications: - High School diploma or
equivalent required - Bachelor's Degree preferred. If no degree,
equivalent work experience is required - 1 year of experience in a
law enforcement, military, or security role required - Must be able
to respond immediately to all emergency situations and maintain
control of the environment - Ability to use post equipment, alarms,
logs and other devices required - Must be able to utilize the
surveillance cameras, monitoring systems, and analyze access logs -
Ability to utilize the Visitor Management System, computers and
online tools required - Strong skills in customer service when
dealing with internal and external people required - Excellent oral
and written communication skills required - Must have strong
conflict resolution/problem solving skills - Must act strictly
within established procedures and refer questionable matters to a
supervisor - Must provide a positive and professional image -
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of
the job - Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required
schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske
employment application, submit to a background investigation (to
include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug
screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and
mental demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate
verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain
information; and remember and understand certain instructions or
guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate
may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is
frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to
reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske
Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck
Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation
provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation,
logistics and technology services to help companies and people move
forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its
associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a
commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more. Job
Category: Other Corporate Job Family: Health, Safety, & Security
Address: 100 Gundy Drive Primary Location: US-PA-Reading Employer:
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2413158
Keywords: Penske, Scranton , Security Guard, Professions , Reading, Pennsylvania
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