Armed Security Guard

Gaumard Scientific • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Armed Security Guard is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Our security officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and employee rule infractions; they detect and report suspicious, unsafe or criminal acts at or near the assigned post, which may be a threat to the property, guests or employees at the site. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid D & G Licenses. (Must upload D License as additional documentation in application process)
• Must have a firearm with valid permit.
• Speak and write both English and Spanish fluently.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills.
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently.
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones.
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment).

Responsibilities

• Responds to unusual or emergency situations at client’s site using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response by following established protocol.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process; precludes unauthorized access to facilities, and the conversion, theft or intentional destruction of physical assets.
• Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of the client’s property and personnel.
• Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking.
• Patrols assigned site on foot; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives or company management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay / Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full health benefits (medical, vision, dental).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• 401k Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee's contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED