Armed Security Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

You will be a part of the largest elite security companies in the world, providing safety for Federal property, staff, and visitors.

PAY TRANPARENCY/COMPENSATION:

Hourly Rate $27.91 ($17.20 per hour during training)

Health & Welfare $5.41 hr.

Pension $ .55 hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Protect personnel and property in a professional manner.
• Meet and deal tactfully and politely with public and visitors
• Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors
• Identify, report, delay or detain persons who violate rules and regulations
• Conduct internal and external roving foot patrols
• Traffic control
• Ability to maintain excellent detection rate on x ray machine
• Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies
• Secure entrances and exits during emergencies
• Control keys and lock combinations
• Communicate and remain accessible via two-way radio or company issued cellular phone
• Understand and comply with all requirements defined within company documents to include post orders, plans, policies, procedures.
• Observe and report all offenses/incidents
• Complete all reports and paperwork as required
• Provide first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies as necessary.
• Must be able to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform.
• Maintain mandated training requirements in accordance with company guidance.
• Maintain physical fitness, agility requirements, and weapons qualifications.
• Ensure safety requirements compliance and safe work practices.
• Support safety programs Participate in Quality and Process Improvement programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular, in-person attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a United States citizen; or Lawful permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possess a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component of the United States Armed Forces
• Must have been issued a social security card
• Must have verifiable documentation of a least one experience level and at least one educational level or any reasonable combination listed below:

• Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a municipality, state, or federal law enforcement department within the US, and have resigned or retired in good standing; or
• A minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any US Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) component

• Education

• Received a High School Diploma from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or as identified on a DD 214. (Note: High School Diplomas from countries outside of the United States must be translated in English and certified by a Notary or an individual who is authorized to notarize documents. The document must be an original copy)

• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Must be a minimum of 21 Years of age.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, physical and fitness examinations, background screening and the Protective Security Officer Training course.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside and outside work required.  In-State travel may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime. Outdoor posts may require an individual to withstand heat, humidity, cold, and/or inclement weather (e.g., snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind).  Occasional running, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs (e.g., in responding to emergencies, ensuring timely and complete facility evacuations, giving pursuit, etc.).