Armed Security Officer

Securitas Security Services • Eden Prairie, MN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Armed Security Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for clients by actively monitoring premises and patrolling locations. The officer preserves order by enforcing site regulations and directives concerning personnel, visitors, and the surrounding area. Officers may also provide customer service and information and serve as a physical deterrent. The role is based at client sites in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with weekend and flexible/multiple shifts available at various sites. The listed pay rate is $24.60 per hour.

The position includes routine foot and vehicle patrols, responding to emergencies where escalation and use of force may be necessary, working with law enforcement, government staffing, and the community, preparing detailed incident reports, screening people entering public facilities, and monitoring surveillance systems and site equipment. Officers must meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements.

Securitas USA describes its work as helping safeguard clients’ people and assets, guided by the values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. The company states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record.
• Currently hold a valid Minnesota CCW.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of military, law enforcement, or armed security experience required.
• Standard computer and technology skills.
• Calm, polite, and professional behavior.
• IPAT evaluation required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background investigation.
• Must meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements for security officers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site patrols on foot and in a vehicle, checking for safety and security threats.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, using appropriate escalation and force when required.
• Work directly with law enforcement, government staffing, and the community.
• Write detailed incident reports about unauthorized or suspicious activity, emergencies, and related situations.
• Screen people entering through public entrances and prevent prohibited items from entering the facility.
• Monitor surveillance systems and use site equipment and technology.
• Meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements for security officers.
• Provide customer service and information as needed and serve as a physical deterrent on site.
• Enforce client-site regulations and directives concerning personnel, visitors, and the area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, plus 401(k) options.
• Virtual medical appointments with telemedicine.
• Paid time off.
• Free uniforms.
• Paid training.
• Weekly pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• DailyPay access program.
• Discounts on childcare, pet daycare, vehicles, electronics, cell phone plans, travel, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED