Title: SECURITY GUARD--LOSS PREVENTION (SUFFOLK) Location: United States-Virginia-Suffolk Job Number: 220000KC Job Summary: Maintains security of containers/ trucks transiting distribution centers and Exchanges. Prevents and detects illegal & dishonest acts. Controls access to distribution centers, and Exchange resticted areas; ensures the security of associates and assets. Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains surveillance throughout warehouse areas to prevent and detect illegal and dishonest acts, such as the removal of government property. Observes employees activities to detect pilferage and/or collusion. Follows suspects and, in accordance with established policies and procedures, detains individuals suspected of committing illegal acts after receiving authorization from supervisor. Protects the integrity of the evidence until the proper authorities arrive. Maintains control of all seals at all times. Ensures all trailers in the compound, with freight, are locked and sealed. Ensures all vehicles are logged in and out of the compound. Monitors warehouse internal and external security systems to prevent possible loss. Makes recommendations for revisions/improvements where deficiencies and/or weaknesses have been identified. Assists supervisor in studying inventory shrink and conducting inquiries, as assigned, in high shortage areas. Reviews merchandise periodically to ensure that unauthorized changes in pricing or location have not been made. Witnesses, as required, the destruction of merchandise that has been marked down to "zero". Maintains logs and reports of all visitors, investigations, discrepancy reports, etc. Ensure only authorized personnel are allowed to enter the warehouses. Conducts administrative inspections as directed by supervisor/management. Assists base police and/or Military Working Dog Teams as directed. Exercises tact and diplomacy in contacts with patrons and associates, while carrying out assignments. Supports and carries out EEO policies. Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications: No experience, training or education are required. EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES All guards are expected to bring to the job alertness, tact, integrity and ability to learn guard rules, regulations, pertinent laws, general and special orders and administrative procedures relating to security programs. Person-to-person contacts form an important and significant part of the total work of the guard and identification checker. Ability to communicate effectively is important to continued success.
