Security Guard
The Security Guard protects people, property and premises in the UAE by monitoring access, conducting patrols and responding to incidents. The role works with employees, visitors, contractors and emergency services, with success measured through effective prevention, accurate reporting and professional service.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor entrances, exits and designated areas for unusual activity or security concerns
- Control access for employees, visitors, contractors and deliveries in line with site procedures
- Conduct scheduled foot and vehicle patrols across the premises
- Operate CCTV, alarm systems, radios and other security equipment
- Record incidents, visitor movements, patrols and handovers accurately in daily logs
- Respond calmly to alarms, disturbances, accidents and other emergencies
- Report security breaches, damage, hazards and suspicious behaviour to the supervisor
- Support evacuation procedures and maintain clear access for emergency responders
- Provide courteous directions and assistance to visitors while maintaining security controls
Requirements
- One to three years of experience in security, guarding or a related role
- Secondary school education or an equivalent qualification
- Recognised security training or a security guard certificate
- Ability to operate radios, CCTV systems, access control systems and incident reporting tools
- Good observation, communication and conflict management skills
- Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage
- Ability to remain alert, follow written procedures and complete accurate records
Nice to have
- Experience working in residential, commercial, retail, hospitality or construction sites
- First aid and basic fire safety training
- Experience using digital security management or visitor management systems
- A clean driving record and a valid driving licence where mobile patrols are required
Skills
- Access control
- CCTV monitoring
- Patrolling
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Conflict management
- Observation
- Radio communication
Benefits
- Shared accommodation and transport, or a housing and transport allowance
- Medical insurance
- Employment visa and work permit, at the company's cost
- Paid annual leave: at least 30 days for each full year of service, as the UAE Labour Law sets out
- Annual air ticket allowance
- End-of-service benefits as UAE law sets out
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