Sample Security Job Description

by Feroz on March 8, 2010

Sample Security Job Profile and Description

The job of Security Personnel at an installation is a highly responsible position which ensures the safety and security of residents/inmates, valuable materials and accountable documents. He/she will function under the charge of a Security Supervisor as part of an overall Security Detail.

Duties and Responsibilities

Some of the important duties are:-

  • Be alert during duty tenure.
  • Report for duty 15 minutes before tenure to receive briefing of Security Supervisor.
  • Familiarize himself with all security drills and security procedures laid down in the Standing Orders.
  • Maintain duty registers and log books prescribed for the Duty Post.
  • Verify and take charge of Room/Cabin keys from previous Guard.
  • Prevent access to any unauthorized persons inside the premises/installation.
  • Politely answer any inquiries of visitors and direct them to the appropriate authorities/staff inside.
  • Direct visitors with problems to the concerned authorities.
  • Check all personnel and vehicles for identity before allowing entry.
  • Fill in the log of entry and exit of personnel, materials, vehicles and stores.
  • Maintain Gate Pass Register for outgoing materials and stores.
  • Record and permit entry of stores after verifying from Purchase Officer.
  • Monitor behavior of suspicious persons, movement of vehicles and stores.

Skills and Specifications

  • Be always alert and ready to deal with security emergencies.
  • Have Nose for suspicious characters, movements and dangerous situations.
  • Possess good memory to remember all the codes and standard security procedures.

Education and Qualifications

  • Minimum High School graduate.
  • Computer Literate if dealing with security codes, passwords for entry/exit.
  • Training in Fire Fighting, First Aid and Life Saving drills.
  • Previous experience in security unit is an added advantage

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