Security Guard

Title: Security Guard
Reports to: Security Supervisor & Facilities Manager
Department: Facilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and secure environment on the Opera campus. In this role, you will report to the Security Supervisor and the Facilities Manager. Security guard responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the campus security phone, entry gate operation and access control
• Conduct hourly patrols of the Opera grounds and facilities
• Lead all aspects of communications and notifications in response to alarm systems
• Maintain vigilance to surroundings and ability to respond to any issue on campus in a timely manner and notify appropriate supervisors of an incident
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property
• Be proactive and have an eye for detail
• Other duties as assigned

Employment Standards

Knowledge:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum one-year prior experience in a security role
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with others
• Ability to prepare detail incident reports and maintain accurate log reports of daily activities

Skills:

• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner with others.  Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must possess the ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, directives, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare detailed incident reports and maintain accurate log reports of daily activities.
• Familiarity with use of radio and mobile communication devices
• Ability to access and operate company vehicles

Hours/Restrictions:

• Up to 40 hours per week with occasional overtime

• Availability to work any shift – Some flexibility of hours may occur due to scheduled events during the course of the year and early arrival is occasionally necessary
• Weekend work is required
• Applicant must be able to work up to 12 hours per shift on occasion
• Applicant must be able to accommodate occasional on-call shifts

Employment Standards:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Capable of spending significant amount of time on your feet walking, standing and climbing stairs
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and poses a clear MVD record

Licenses:

• Possess a valid driver’s license

Uniform:

A uniform (shirt) is required and will be provided

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The fundamental job requirements are included, and these are the essential job functions. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The Santa Fe Opera has an industry-wide reputation as an excellent employer, providing rewarding opportunities amid a setting of great natural beauty. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Santa Fe Opera celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, political affiliation or philosophy. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.