Security Guard

WE'RE HIRING: DEDICATED SECURITY OFFICER

Wooster, OH | $18.00/Hour + Benefits

Looking for a job that gives you more than a paycheck?
Join Signal and get $18/hour PLUS 401(k), dental, vision, tuition incentives, and PTO after one year. We’re looking for dependable, professional people who want steady work, meaningful benefits, and the opportunity to grow with a company that values the work you do.

No security experience? That’s okay. We’ll provide the training.
If you’re reliable, attentive, professional, and ready to be part of a team, we want to meet you!

WHAT YOU GET

• $18.00/hour starting pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition incentives / education assistance
• Paid Time Off after one year
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional training and development
• Supportive management and a team environment
• Opportunities for additional hours

THE POSITION

As a Signal Dedicated Guard, you’ll provide professional security services at a dedicated site in Wooster, Ohio. You’ll help protect residents, visitors, employees, and property while maintaining a visible, professional presence.

Your attention to detail matters. Your reliability matters. You are an important part of creating peace of mind for the people we protect.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Monitor assigned areas and access points.
• Conduct security checks and patrols as directed.
• Protect property, residents, employees, and visitors.
• Complete detailed shift reports using company technology.
• Communicate professionally with clients, residents, visitors, and team members.
• Identify and report safety, security, maintenance, or property concerns.
• Respond to situations professionally and utilize de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Maintain and properly use assigned Signal equipment.
• Follow site-specific Post Orders and supervisor direction.
• Maintain a professional appearance and dependable attendance.
• Complete required training and stay current on site procedures.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for people we can count on. You don't need years of security experience — we can teach you the job.

You must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have reliable transportation
• Pass a background check
• Pass a drug test, including THC
• Be able to stand and/or walk for 4–8 hours depending on the shift
• Be able to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
• Have strong communication and organizational skills
• Be dependable, professional, and willing to learn
• Complete required training modules within your first month

READY FOR SOMETHING MORE?

If you're tired of jobs that offer little beyond a paycheck, this could be your next move.

Come work for a company that recognizes that good security starts with good people.

Apply today and join the Signal team!

Signal is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Summary:

A Signal Dedicated Guard will conduct static security services for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety. All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.

Soft Skills:

• Visioning: Understanding the big picture and requirements necessary to deliver services that reflect company values, goals, and purpose. Can you exhibit our core values, creating peace of mind for our clients?
• Strategic Planning: Effective engagement, communication, planning and execution of daily security responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Can you accurately execute security checks based on the needs of the post requirements?
• Financial Acumen: Understanding company measurements while executing the necessary behaviors to drive performance. Can you perform your duties to meet expectations and company benchmarks?
• Team Development: Communicate with Clients, team members and management effectively and in a timely manner, receiving and relaying feedback and executing follow up as needed. Can you work cohesively with a team, delivering on key objectives?
• Project Management: Complete understanding and execution of daily tasks and efficiently delivering services that meet the needs of the business. Can you complete your daily assigned tasks and communicate maintenance needs of company assets?

Responsibilities:

• Will conduct and deliver various dedicated services that reflect the company’s values, expectations, and consistent service in alignment with site specific instructions/post orders.
• Will write detailed and accurate reports utilizing company technology and web or app-based software during each shift that align with site instruction/post orders.
• The Ability to consistently arrive on time for shifts, clock in and out, meet time commitments, follow instruction, follow dress code and appearance standards and expectations
• Interacting with internal and external customers on site cultivating a customer service relationship while striving to provide peace of mind.
• Consistently communicates with the Advanced Dedicated Guard or the Dedicated Branch Supervisor to promptly report any customer or property related information and concerns.
• Responsible for the care of any Signal equipment assigned during shift including radios, access keys/cards, vehicles, and devices, etc.
• Consistently deescalate issues through communication in a professional and prompt manner.
• Manage daily activities while meeting key benchmarks and expectations set by the Dedicated Branch Supervisor such as reporting standards and service quality.
• Communicate with the Dedicated Branch Supervisor to receive and disseminate information through Branch Supervisor Daily Scrum, such as the client needs and post order changes to ensure operational excellence and efficiency.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Pass background check and drug test
• Must have reliable transportation
• Complete training modules within first month
• Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds

?Signal is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.