Security Guard

Security Guard Duties and Responsibilities:

The overall duty of a Security Guard is to protect a company’s property, employees and visitors. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to discourage criminals and ensure the environment is safe and secure

• Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and vehicles according to protocols


• Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities


• Providing detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management


• Testing security systems and, if needed, operating X-ray machines and metal detectors


• Evicting trespassers and violators and detaining perpetrators while following legal protocols before relevant authorities arrive to take over

Security Guard skills and qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of security protocols


• Ability to operate security systems and emergency equipment


• Exceptional interpersonal skills


• Advanced verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work alone or as part of a team


• Ability to solve problems as they arise


• Attention to detail


• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations

Security Guard experience requirements

• Candidates applying for a role should have at least one year of work experience. Applicants who have worked in law enforcement, military or those who have previous experience as a Security Guard, or similar role will be given preference. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience working with security systems, be proficient in Microsoft Office and know how to write reports.

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.
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