Head Guard
India
Position Overview:
The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the client premises, personnel, and assets. The role includes access control, patrolling, monitoring surveillance equipment, and responding to incidents. Security Guards are deployed across commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional establishments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Access Control:
- Monitor and control entry and exit of personnel, vehicles, and materials.
- Check employee and visitor identification cards and maintain registers.
- Issue visitor passes and ensure they are surrendered before exit.
2. Patrolling & Surveillance:
- Conduct scheduled and random patrolling of assigned premises.
- Check for signs of unauthorized entry, security breaches, fire hazards, or safety violations.
- Monitor CCTV and other surveillance equipment where applicable.
3. Incident Management:
- Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, or security incidents.
- Report incidents such as theft, trespassing, or suspicious activities to supervisors.
- Maintain records and prepare incident/occurrence reports.
4. Emergency Response:
- Assist in evacuation procedures in case of fire or other emergencies.
- Administer basic first aid (if trained).
- Notify fire, ambulance, and police services when required.
5. Client Interaction:
- Maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with client employees and visitors.
- Support in enforcement of site-specific instructions or policies.
- Provide directions or general assistance to visitors if instructed.
6. Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain daily activity logs, gate passes, visitor logs, and incident reports.
- Submit shift handover reports to the incoming guard or supervisor.
- Report absenteeism or shift issues to the site in-charge.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: Minimum 10th Pass (SSLC/Matriculation). 12th Pass preferred.
- Age: 21 to 45 years (Relaxable for Ex-Servicemen as per norms).
- Height: Minimum 5’7” (170 cm), may vary based on client/site requirement.
- Physical Fitness: Medically and physically fit. No disability.
- Experience:
- Freshers can apply.
- Prior experience in security, police, or military service preferred.
- Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Paramilitary personnel given preference.
- Freshers can apply.
Skills & Attributes:
- Discipline, alertness, and integrity.
- Basic reading and writing ability in Hindi/English (regional language fluency preferred).
- Good observation and communication skills.
- Ability to work in shifts (day/night/rotational).
- Familiarity with basic security equipment and procedures.
Working Conditions:
- 8 to 12-hour shifts depending on site requirement.
- Weekly off as per duty roster.
- Uniform, ESI, PF, Bonus, Gratuity, and other statutory benefits as per law/company policy.
Remuneration:
- As per Minimum Wages Act of the respective state/union territory and applicable category (Skilled/Semi-Skilled).
- Additional allowances or incentives based on site-specific requirements or risks (e.g., night shift, remote location, hazardous duty).
Growth Opportunities:
- Eligible for promotion to Head Guard / Supervisor / Assignment Manager based on performance and training.
- In-house training and skill development through G4S training academies.
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