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Tasks
– Vehicle and/or foot patrol of industrial or commercial premises to deter and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
– Answer or respond to alarms as dispatched and investigate related disturbances.
– Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
– Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
– Request (using radio and/or other communication device) dispatch of police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
– Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
– Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
– Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
– Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
– Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Knowledge
Public Safety and Security —- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service —- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language —- Knowledge and working command of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Law and Government —- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Clerical —- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Skills
Active Listening —- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension —- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Social Perceptiveness —- Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking —- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring —- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Writing —- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Critical Thinking —- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Time Management —- Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Coordination —- Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Judgment and Decision Making —- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity —- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Selective Attention —- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Inductive Reasoning —- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Near Vision —- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Deductive Reasoning —- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Far Vision —- The ability to see details at a distance.
Oral Comprehension —- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression —- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Flexibility of Closure —- The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Hearing Sensitivity —- The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Work Activities
Documenting/Recording Information —- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems —- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Getting Information —- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Physicality
– Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
– Bend, stretch, lift up to 25 lbs
– Be able to push with arms
– Be able put arms over head
– Be able to reach for objects and grasp with both hands
– Sit for long periods of time or drive
– Be able to twist body
– Be able to run or walk briskly for short periods of time or hurriedly respond
– Be able to move head/neck without impediment
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First Security Services provides private security guards and security services to the following areas:
Santa Cruz County
| Amesti | Aptos | Aptos Hills |
| Ben Lomond | Bonny Doon | Boulder Creek |
| Brookdale | Capitola | Corralitos |
| Davenport | Day Valley | Felton |
| Freedom | Interlaken | La Selva Beach |
| Larkin Valley | Live Oak | Lompico |
| Mount Hermon | Opal Cliffs | Paradise Park |
| Pasatiempo | Rio Del Mar | Santa Cruz |
| Scotts Valley | Seabright | Seacliff |
| Soquel | Twin Lakes | Watsonville |
| Zayante |
Monterey County
| Boronda | Bradley | Carmel Valley Village |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | Castroville | Chualar |
| Del Monte | Del Monte Forest | Del Monte Heights |
| Del Rey Oaks | Elkhorn | Gonzales |
| Greenfield | King City | Las Lomas |
| Lockwood | Monterey | Moss Landing |
| New Monterey | Pacific Grove | Pajaro |
| Prunedale | Salinas | San Ardo |
| San Lucas | Sand City | Seaside |
| Soledad | Spreckels |
San Benito County
| Aromas | Hollister | Ridgemark |
| San Juan Bautista | Tres Pinos |
Marin County
| Baltimore Park | Belvedere | Black Point |
| Bolinas | Corte Madera | Dillon Beach |
| Escalle | Fairfax | Forest Knolls |
| Hilarita | Homestead Valley | Inverness |
| Kentfield | Lagunitas | Larkspur |
| Lucas Valley | Manor | Marin City |
| Marinwood | Mill Valley | Muir Beach |
| Murray Park | Nicasio | Novato |
| Point Reyes Station | Rafael Village | Ross |
| San Anselmo | San Geronimo | San Rafael |
| Santa Venetia |
Sonoma County
| Agua Caliente | Bloomfield | Bodega |
| Bodega Bay | Boyes Hot Springs | Carmet |
| Cazadero | Cloverdale | Cotati |
| El Verano | Eldridge | Fetters Hot Springs |
| Forestville | Fulton | Geyserville |
| Glen Ellen | Graton | Guerneville |
| Healdsburg | Jenner | Kenwood |
| Larkfield | Monte Rio | Oakmont |
| Occidental | Penngrove | Petaluma |
| Rohnert Park | Roseland | Salmon Creek |
| Santa Rosa | Sea Ranch | Sebastopol |
| Sonoma | South Santa Rosa | Temelec |
| Valley Ford | Wikiup | Windsor |
Santa Clara County
| Agnew | Alum Rock | Alviso |
| Blue Hills | Buena Vista | Burbank |
| Cambrian Park | Campbell | Castro City |
| Champagne Fountain | College Park | Coyote |
| Cupertino | East Foothills | Edenvale |
| Fruitdale | Gilroy | Lexington Hills |
| Lonoke | Los Altos Hills | Los Gatos |
| Loyola | Madrone | Milpitas |
| Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Mountain View |
| Palo Alto | Parkmoor | Rancho Rinconada |
| Robertsville | San Jose | San Martin |
| Santa Clara | Saratoga | Seven Trees |
| Stanford | Sunnyvale | Willow Glen |
San Francisco
| Ingleside | North Beach | San Francisco |
San Mateo
| Atherton | Baden | Bayshore |
| Baywood Park | Belle Haven | Belmont |
| Brisbane | Broadmoor | Burlingame |
| Colma | Daly City | East Palo Alto |
| Edgemar | El Granada | Emerald Lake Hills |
| Foster City | Half Moon Bay | Hayward Park |
| Henderson | Highlands | Hillsborough |
| La Honda | Ladera | Loma Mar |
| Lomita Park | Menlo Park | Millbrae |
| Millbrae Meadows | Montara | Moss Beach |
| North Fair Oaks | Pacific Manor | Pacifica |
| Pedro Valley | Pescadero | Portola Valley |
| Princeton | Ravenswood | Redwood City |
| Redwood Junction | Rockaway Beach | San Bruno |
| San Carlos | San Mateo | Sharp Park |
| Shelter Cove | Sky Londa | South San Francisco |
| Tanforan | Vallemar | West Menlo Park |
| Woodside |
Oakland/Alameda
| Alameda | Albany | Albrae |
| Ashland | Baumberg | Berkeley |
| Carpenter | Castro Valley | Cherryland |
| Curtner | Dresser | Dublin |
| Eberly | Emeryville | Fremont |
| Hayward | Jarvis Landing | Livermore |
| Mount Eden | Mulford | Mulford Gardens |
| Newark | Niles Junction | Oakland |
| Pabrico | Piedmont | Pleasanton |
| San Leandro | San Lorenzo | Shinn |
| Snoboy | Sunol | Trevarno |
| Ulmar | Union City |
