Security Guard

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Security Guard for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery. Under the direction of the Senior Security Guard, the position patrols and safeguards City-owned parks, facilities, beaches, pools, open field spaces and Hope Cemetery. This position will enforce the rules and regulations established by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery with an emphasis on parking enforcement.

The Security Guard may also respond to first aid situations, assist with crowd control, and manage high-risk or rapidly evolving scenarios with professionalism and sound judgment. Work schedule will include evenings, nights (2nd Shift), and consecutive weekends, with occasional day shift hours available. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in using handheld radios and operating communication systems
• Skilled in providing customer service
• Skilled in working with Microsoft Office 365, including data input, record keeping/tracking
• Demonstrated report writing skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in an organized, detailed, and timely manner
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to work independently and effectively interact with members of the public
• Ability to work outside and be exposed to all weather conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk/hike long distances
• Ability to read and interpret geographic and street maps
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability and willingness to become First Aid and CPR/AED certified within 6 months of employment
• Ability to use mobile GPS devices to drive assigned motor vehicles throughout the City and Parks
• Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI
• Regular onsite attendance is required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience as a security guard that includes vehicle patrols
• Experience with laptop operations
• Experience with written communications and report writing using computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office 365)
• Experience using handheld radios
• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s License; must be maintained for the length of employment

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field or graduation from reserve/intermittent police academy
• One (1) year of experience in written communication and report writing using computer software
• One (1) year of prior law enforcement and/or military police/security experience
• Certified in First-Aid and CPR/AED

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