SECURITY GUARD

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Security Guard is responsible for performing security services within the Gila River Indian Community as it

applies to tribal government buildings, facilities, grounds, the general district area, or at a police precinct. The

Security Guard is responsible for responding to alarms, patrolling assigned areas, providing security for special

events and/or district events, and responding to emergency/non-emergency calls. The Security Guard maintains

a visible presence in the community in order to prevent theft, acts of vandalism, and property damage to tribal

buildings, the general district areas, or at a police precinct.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Conducts security checks on tribal government buildings, parks, parking areas, cultural grounds, general

district areas, events, or at a police precinct to maintain a visible presence to prevent crimes.

 Ensure that buildings are secure and alarms are set during after business hours; Unlock and deactivate alarms

during business hours; Provide access to building for law enforcement and other authorized personnel after

business hours; Responds to security breaches and alarms; Notifies the police department of any emergencies

or suspicious activity.

 Patrol general district areas, housing areas, or tribal building by foot or vehicle.

 Examine doors, windows, gates, building entrances and exits to ensure they are secure; must be aware of the

location of gas, water, and electrical shut-off switches for assigned facility/building in case of emergency.

 Observes unusual behavior, objects, and activities to prevent or detect threats, thefts, or vandalism; Provides

adequate protection against fire, theft, illegal entry, and other acts of crime that would prevent the safekeeping

of Tribal facilities or a police precinct.

 Provides customer service assistance to the public by providing general information, locating and/or directing

people at tribal facilities to appropriate areas.

 Reports and records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and/or disturbance to supervisor.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge in security and patrolling techniques, tools, and procedures.

 Knowledge of resources available in the community should the need arise.

 Knowledge of customer service principles.