Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $12.00 per hour
ZTEX Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, underground utilities, and overall project management. We are locally owned, and we are currently in search of an Entrance Gate Guard who is looking to join a rewarding team and grow with the company. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable inmaintaining a secure entry, adhering to security protocolsand be a team player, positive and hardworking.
The Guards main responsibility is to control and secure access to a facility by monitoring and regulating who and what enters and exits. This includes verifying credentials, inspecting vehicles, and enforcing security policies. They also act as a deterrent to potential intruders and are trained to identify and report suspicious activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
- Monitoring and controlling access points, such as gates and doors, to ensure only authorized personnel, vehicles, and visitors are permitted entry.
- Control and record the entry and exit of employees, visitors, and vendors.
- Monitor and verify employees departures at the end of their shifts.
- Track and verify the removal and return of equipment, machinery, and tools.
- Ensure that sensitive areas such as warehouses, workshops, and offices are properly locked and secure.
- Monitor and report any unusual behavior, damage, or unauthorized access.
- Maintain accurate logs and reports of security activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of security protocols and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with security equipment: (CCTV, alarms, etc.).
- Basic recordkeeping skills (manual or digital).
- Strong observation, analysis and deduction skills.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide variety of people.
- Proactivity and reliability
- Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and sound judgment.
Education, Training and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous security, surveillance, or access control experience preferred (minimum 1 year).
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Medium/heavy - exert force of up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
- Physical agility and fitness
- Frequent talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, crouching, reaching, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, and feeling.
- Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment.
Additional Qualifying Factors
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical screening. If applicable to the contract, you may also be required to submit through a background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work and must have a valid driver's licenseat time of application.
ZTEX Construction Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
We are a drug free workplace.