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Security Guard
full-timeTuscaloosa

Summary

Location

Tuscaloosa

Type

full-time

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About this role

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  

About us: Benchmark has been around for over 40 years. We have recently expanded our production bringing in new equipment and expanding our departments. We offer Blue Cross Blue Shield health and dental insurance and VSP vision insurance to our employees. After 6 months of service, you will be eligible to participate in our 401k program where the company will match up to 6% of your income based on what you contribute. After 1 year of service, you will be eligible to sign up for short term disability and hospital income insurance.

This is not a traditional security guard position.  Please read the job description carefully.   Our security guards help with other functions in our facility along with surveillance.

Essential Functions:

Security Functions (40% of job)

  • Monitor camera systems
  • Observation of associates entering and exiting the facility
  • Ensuring that all associates follow security protocols
  • Verification of all deliveries that enter and exit the facility
  • Document and notify Security Supervisor of all security protocol failures
  • Walking the perimeter of the facility daily
  • Monitor the overall safety of the facility, reporting all unusual activity

Deliveries (5% of job)

  • Monitoring pickup/drop off of deliveries and ensuring company protocols are followed

Cleaning (10% of job)

  • Disposal of all company garbage through proper procedures
  • Clean designated areas of building on a weekly basis (Includes mopping and cleaning bathrooms)

Administrative Duties (40% of Job)

  • Assist in prep of shipping supplies
  • Unload shipping supplies from pallets
  • Pull shipping supplies from upstairs supply room based on bi-weekly request sheet
  • Restock shipping supplies based on set on hand requirements
  • Restock supplies based on assigned location in storage room

Miscellaneous (5% of job)

  • Running errands and deliveries
  • Any other jobs deemed necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: High School or equivalent
  • Experience: Good work history, ability to pass a background check
  • Skill Set: Honest, dependable, high level of confidentiality, organized, basic computer/security system knowledge, able to understand and communicate in both written and verbal English
  • Physical: Ability to lift 30+ lbs., good eyesight, able to sit/stand for 8+ hrs., ability to view computer screen 8+ hrs., manual dexterity and general physical activity are required
  • Other: Good attendance, punctuality, consistent quality of work, associate feedback, positive attitude, eager to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education: Some college course work
  • Experience: 2+ years in a security position
  • Physical: Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm (daily OT necessary to stay beyond 6pm until building is clear).
Must be available for OT during peak heavy season may be required to come in early, stay late or both.
Must be available for OT due to staffing shortages which may require coming in early, staying late or both.

Other facts

Tech stack
Security Surveillance,Protocol Enforcement,Perimeter Monitoring,Delivery Verification,Documentation,Cleaning,Shipping Supply Preparation,Shipping Supply Unloading,Inventory Restocking,Confidentiality,Computer Knowledge,Security System Knowledge,Physical Stamina,Punctuality,Dependability

What you'll do

  • The role primarily involves security functions such as monitoring surveillance systems, observing personnel movement, and ensuring protocol adherence, while also dedicating significant time to administrative duties like preparing and restocking shipping supplies. Additionally, the guard will perform light cleaning duties and assist with monitoring deliveries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Security Guard do at Benchmark?

As a Security Guard at Benchmark, you will: the role primarily involves security functions such as monitoring surveillance systems, observing personnel movement, and ensuring protocol adherence, while also dedicating significant time to administrative duties like preparing and restocking shipping supplies. Additionally, the guard will perform light cleaning duties and assist with monitoring deliveries..

Why join Benchmark as a Security Guard?

Benchmark is an innovative company offering exciting career opportunities. The Security Guard position is a great chance to make an impact and grow your career.

Is the Security Guard position at Benchmark remote?

The Security Guard position at Benchmark is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Security Guard position at Benchmark?

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