Security Guard

Job Location:

Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum, Birmingham, AL 35211

• Respond to fire and burglar alarms, including nights and weekends; assess situation and immediately take action to secure people and property.
• Respond to after-hours facility and park calls, assess needs and take appropriate actions. Respond and assess medical situations of staff and park guests. Determine whether to call for paramedics or treat with first aid or ice packs.
• Coordinate outside law enforcement requests with Sheriff’s department, as requested by manager.
• May assist with a variety of facilities and park requests such as erecting EZ-up tents for special events; water, hand sanitizer, or chairs delivery; parking assistance; placement of temporary and permanent lawn signs throughout the park.
• Ensure fire alarm, security cameras, and electronic door reader systems are operational and fully functional; request system maintenance and repairs. Schedule safety and security system inspections to maintain current permits, manage vendor throughout facility, and file permit with local government agencies as required. Manage electronic door readers and assign badge access to associates and vendors. Escort lock smith vendors while performing re-keying or similar services.
• Maintain patrol vehicles and equipment in good working order. Track and schedule vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repair. Maintain patrol equipment (radios, light bars, AED, drones) in good working order; repair or replace as needed.
• Conduct safety training including social distancing protocols, and emergency evacuation.
• Collaborate with management and training department on the development of training presentation and materials.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Read, write, and speak English at High School graduate level

• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Laws of Arrest course certificate a plus

• At least two (2) years private patrol experience
• At least two (2) years customer service preferably in cemetery industry

• Leadership skills
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and implement actions to maintain situation
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal influential skills to diffuse situations
• Compassionate and professional communication skills
• Comfortable making presentations to train associates
• Experience using MS Office Outlook
• Ability to learn Park Layout and grave location system
• Ability to effectively use two-way radios, flashlights, and spotlights

• Work outdoors and indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Frequent, continuous periods of time walking, standing, sitting, or driving
• Climbing stairs to access buildings and walking over uneven and slippery surfaces
• Working beyond “standard” hours being on call 24/7 during scheduled weekends and holidays