Job Details

Security Guard

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agenciesmaking us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Position Description/Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Security Guard. The Security Guard will have a strong focus on professionalism and site security. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in site-security in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Administer building security access control procedures for all visitors
• Conduct monitoring utilizing CCTV, walking patrols and building management systems
• Secure all exterior entry and exit points
• Conduct good energy conservation practices such as turning off lights
• Check for proper operation of vital equipment, various other systems and lighting operations
• Check for alarms, hazards, spills, floods, and record any abnormal conditions
• Receive and assist local emergency personnel
• Monitor 24 hour research operations and initiate appropriate responses to mitigate research/equipment facility loss
• Maintain daily logs and records
• Participate in emergency drills
• And other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Clear background investigation.
• Clear driver's license and have reliable transportation to work
• High level uniformed security professionalism
• Maintenance Documentation completion and filing
• Customer Service Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and familiar with CMMS
• Excellent Organizational skills

Required Experience:

• Sufficient experience and knowledge of uniformed guard services

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.
• OSHA certified and trained in the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Shall be proficient in brazing and soldering techniques

Additional Information:

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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