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  • Armed and Unarmed Security Guard - Akron, OH (Seasonal)

  • Sahara Global Security LLC
  • Akron, Ohio 44312 United States View Map

Are you dedicated, observant, and passionate about ensuring safety and security? We are seeking a vigilant and reliable Unarmed Security Guard to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our clients, employees, and visitors. Your keen attention to detail and proactive approach will help prevent incidents and address any concerns promptly. If you are committed to providing top-notch security services while maintaining a professional demeanor, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dedicated team in the Akron, OH area.

General Duties:

  • Secure facility and property through observation and inspections; monitor surveillance equipment; monitor access control points; permit or deny entry to premises.
  • Alert help by sounding facility alarms.
  • Prevent losses and damage; report irregularities; inform violators of policy and procedures; restrain trespassers.
  • Control traffic by directing drivers.
  • Write reports and maintain activity log; record observations, information, and surveillance activity; interview witnesses.
  • Ensure safety and security of the facility and personnel through access control and screening and divesting procedures
  • Conduct self in professional manner; lend credibility to client site; be courteous and uplifting; bring people together by being neutral and understanding of people from diverse background.
  • Comply with all legal requirements.
  • Contributes to team synergy by communicating, deconflicting, sharing ideas, and complementing efforts.
  • De-escalate volatile situations; Protect the most vulnerable from threats (physical and non-physical); Contribute to safe and secure work environment.
  • Project peace.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour (unarmed); $25.00 per hour (armed)

Expected hours: 8 - 29 per week

Benefits:
  • Professional development assistance
Schedule:
  • Holidays
  • Day Shift
  • Evening Shift
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed
  • Weekends only
Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
  • Security: 1 year (Required) 2-3 years (Preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Required)
  • Military or Law Enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • OPOTA Certificate (Required for armed applicants)
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check
Ability to Commute:
  • Akron, OH and surrounding area
Ability to Relocate:
  • Akron, OH area: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

This position is based out of Akron, OH and will report to Sahara Global Security personnel located at our Akron Field Office (AFO).

Sahara Global Security is a Columbus, OH based security guard provider with global ambitions. Sahara Global believes in bringing people together and shaping a unifying narrative.

Sahara Global aims to create a paradigm shift in the private security industry by hiring only the most experienced and professional personnel, and then providing further staff development and training opportunities.

Sahara Global Security was founded on the Fourth of July, 2021. Sahara Global Security is a Veteran-Owned company.

Sahara Global Security is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Sahara Global Security LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Are you dedicated, observant, and passionate about ensuring safety and security? We are seeking a vigilant and reliable Unarmed Security Guard to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our clients, employees, and visitors. Your keen attention to detail and proactive approach will help prevent incidents and address any concerns promptly. If you are committed to providing top-notch security services while maintaining a professional demeanor, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dedicated team in the Akron, OH area.

General Duties:

  • Secure facility and property through observation and inspections; monitor surveillance equipment; monitor access control points; permit or deny entry to premises.
  • Alert help by sounding facility alarms.
  • Prevent losses and damage; report irregularities; inform violators of policy and procedures; restrain trespassers.
  • Control traffic by directing drivers.
  • Write reports and maintain activity log; record observations, information, and surveillance activity; interview witnesses.
  • Ensure safety and security of the facility and personnel through access control and screening and divesting procedures
  • Conduct self in professional manner; lend credibility to client site; be courteous and uplifting; bring people together by being neutral and understanding of people from diverse background.
  • Comply with all legal requirements.
  • Contributes to team synergy by communicating, deconflicting, sharing ideas, and complementing efforts.
  • De-escalate volatile situations; Protect the most vulnerable from threats (physical and non-physical); Contribute to safe and secure work environment.
  • Project peace.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour (unarmed); $25.00 per hour (armed)

Expected hours: 8 - 29 per week

Benefits:
  • Professional development assistance
Schedule:
  • Holidays
  • Day Shift
  • Evening Shift
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed
  • Weekends only
Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
  • Security: 1 year (Required) 2-3 years (Preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Required)
  • Military or Law Enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • OPOTA Certificate (Required for armed applicants)
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check
Ability to Commute:
  • Akron, OH and surrounding area
Ability to Relocate:
  • Akron, OH area: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

This position is based out of Akron, OH and will report to Sahara Global Security personnel located at our Akron Field Office (AFO).

Sahara Global Security is a Columbus, OH based security guard provider with global ambitions. Sahara Global believes in bringing people together and shaping a unifying narrative.

Sahara Global aims to create a paradigm shift in the private security industry by hiring only the most experienced and professional personnel, and then providing further staff development and training opportunities.

Sahara Global Security was founded on the Fourth of July, 2021. Sahara Global Security is a Veteran-Owned company.

Sahara Global Security is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Sahara Global Security LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
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