Job Description:

• 1) Supervises and coordinates activities of guard force of establishment, such as industrial plant, department store, or museum: Assigns personnel to posts or patrol, according to size and nature of establishment and protection requirements.

• 2) Interprets security rules and directs subordinates in enforcing compliance, such as issuance of security badges, photographing of employees, and safekeeping of forbidden articles carried by visitors.

• 3) Responds to calls from subordinates to direct activities during fires, storms, riots, or other emergencies.

• 4) Inspects or directs inspection of premises to test alarm systems, detect safety hazards, and to ensure that safety rules are posted and enforced.

• 5) Examines fire extinguishers and other safety equipment for serviceability.

• 6) Reports irregularities and hazards to appropriate personnel.

• 7) Cooperates with police, fire, and civil defense authorities in problems affecting establishment.

• 8) May select and train subordinates in protective procedures, first aid, fire safety, and other duties.

• 9) May be designated according to rank as Guard, Captain; Guard, Lieutenant; Guard, Sergeant; or according to establishment served as Plant-Protection Supervisor; Security Chief, Museum.