Armed Security Officer

Excelsior Defense•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Excelsior Defense, Inc. is seeking a highly professional Armed Security Officer for a premier corporate office environment in Tampa, Florida. This role is not a traditional 'stand post and observe' security assignment. The company is looking for an officer who understands that professional security involves presence, judgment, communication, discretion, and customer service. The client's expectation is that every person entering the building should be treated as though they are a diplomat. This requires the officer to maintain strict access-control standards while remaining courteous, polished, tactful, and professional, enforcing security requirements without creating unnecessary confrontation or making employees and visitors feel unwelcome. The position requires an officer who can maintain a professional armed security presence in an executive/corporate environment, monitor and control building access, verify identification professionally, monitor CCTV, use computers and electronic reporting systems, communicate effectively with corporate employees and management, handle visitors and deliveries according to procedures, assist during employee terminations or difficult interactions, respond to emergencies, complete accurate daily activity logs, and maintain confidentiality and sound judgment.

Requirements

Valid Florida Class D Security Officer License
Valid Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License
Meet all applicable requirements for armed security employment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
Excellent customer-service skills
Strong situational awareness
Basic-to-intermediate computer proficiency
Ability to multitask without losing awareness of the security environment
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Ability to maintain composure during emergencies or confrontational situations
Ability to follow detailed post orders and client-specific procedures

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience
Prior law enforcement experience
Prior public safety experience
Prior executive protection experience
Prior corporate security experience
Other high-level security experience

Responsibilities

Maintain professional armed security presence in an executive/corporate environment.
Monitor and control building access and identify potential unauthorized entry or "piggybacking."
Professionally verify identification while treating employees, executives, visitors, vendors, and members of the public with courtesy and respect.
Monitor CCTV and remain situationally aware of activity throughout the facility.
Use computers, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Connecteam, email, and electronic reporting systems.
Communicate effectively with corporate employees and management.
Handle visitors, deliveries, process servers, policyholders, contractors, and other individuals according to established procedures.
Assist appropriately during employee terminations or potentially difficult interactions when requested by the client.
Respond calmly and professionally to medical, fire, law-enforcement, and other emergency situations.
Complete accurate, detailed Daily Activity Logs and incident documentation.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when dealing with sensitive corporate matters.