Entry Level Security Guard

Recruiting Partner: Samantha McDermott

Minneapolis, Minnesota | Human Resources | Not Remote | $33,500 to $40,000 | Job ID: 180531

Job Summary

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Looking to start a career in security? This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across campus, commercial, private, and event environments while receiving training and opportunities to grow within the security industry.

Benefits and Compensation

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Advanced security training opportunities, including ASIS and AHLEI
  • First Aid/CPR/AED training provided if needed
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Professional development assistance
  • Company-paid uniforms
  • Exposure to multiple security environments and client sites
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Business consulting resources for employees interested in eventually starting their own service

Requirements & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • No previous professional security experience required
  • Customer service, hospitality, military, campus, retail, or security experience is a plus
  • Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
  • Smartphone required for scheduling and security reporting applications
  • Must be able to travel between assigned locations
  • Availability for weekends and holidays
  • Ability to work an on-call/as-needed schedule when required
  • Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, federal background check, and fingerprinting
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred; training available
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of patrol-based security work

Must Haves

  • Conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols while remaining alert to unusual activity
  • Provide a professional, welcoming security presence for students, employees, guests, and visitors
  • Accurately document incidents, observations, and shift activity using a mobile reporting application
  • Respond calmly and appropriately when unexpected situations arise
  • Learn site-specific procedures when rotating between different client locations
  • Communicate concerns promptly to supervisors and appropriate personnel
  • Maintain dependable attendance and be prepared to cover changing assignments

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Customer-facing experience in hospitality, retail, events, education, or service environments
  • Military, ROTC, loss prevention, security, or public safety exposure
  • Strong written communication and basic report-writing ability
  • Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
  • Ability to de-escalate situations professionally
  • Interest in building a long-term career in security or protective services

 

JOB ID: 180531

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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