Security Guard job description
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Use this free Security Guard job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.
What does a Security Guard do?
A Security Guard protects people and property — monitoring premises, controlling access, and responding to incidents to keep a site safe.
Security Guard responsibilities
- Patrol and monitor premises to prevent security breaches
- Control access and check credentials at entry points
- Monitor CCTV and alarm systems
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies
- Write clear incident and shift reports
- Provide a visible, reassuring security presence
Security Guard requirements
Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.
- Must have: A valid security licence
- Must have: Alertness, reliability, and sound judgement
- Must have: Good communication and reporting skills
- Must have: Ability to stay calm in incidents
- Nice to have: Previous security experience
- Nice to have: First-aid certification
- Nice to have: Crowd-control or specific-site experience
Security Guard job description template
Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.
Security Guard [Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time] ABOUT THE ROLE A Security Guard protects people and property — monitoring premises, controlling access, and responding to incidents to keep a site safe. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Patrol and monitor premises to prevent security breaches • Control access and check credentials at entry points • Monitor CCTV and alarm systems • Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies • Write clear incident and shift reports • Provide a visible, reassuring security presence WHAT YOU'LL BRING Must have: • A valid security licence • Alertness, reliability, and sound judgement • Good communication and reporting skills • Ability to stay calm in incidents Nice to have: • Previous security experience • First-aid certification • Crowd-control or specific-site experience WHAT WE OFFER • Salary: [range] • [Benefits, flexibility, growth] HOW TO APPLY Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].
Tips to attract the best candidates
- Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
- Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
- Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
- Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.
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