Armed Security Officer - Full time
About The Position
This position is contingent upon contract award. Armed Security Guards are responsible for conducting a variety of security-related duties and must be familiar with current Federal and State Laws, and USCG policies, practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. Armed Security Guards are responsible for controlling entry/exit posts; roving patrols; control, issuance and storage of keys; alarm and fire system monitoring; enforcing building rules and regulations; prohibiting unauthorized access; responding to incidents, accidents, injuries, and/or illnesses; and other additional duties as required by supervision/management. Applicants selected will be subject to a background/security investigation and must be drug free and remain drug free during the period of employment.
Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess the knowledge and ability to perform all required guard services duties.
- Possess a minimum of 2 years' experience in armed security or law enforcement.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual's reliability including those crimes classified under the Lautenberg Act.
- Must be 21 years of age to be armed.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Possess a valid state driver’s license (all positions herein may require the use of a motor vehicle).
- Possess any/all required Alabama State Security Guard licenses/permits.
- Obtain/Maintain Government approval.
- Must have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture during the previous five years.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to accept and respond to new emergent and unique project task requirements.
- Ability to present ideas clearly and succinctly both in writing and verbally to co-workers, team members, internal department groups and personnel as well as outside entities to include other departments.
- Employees must be able to stand for prolonged periods in performance of their gate guard duty.
- Shall be free from any communicable disease.
- Shall possess binocular vision, correctable to 20/20 (Snellen) and shall not be colorblind.
- Shall be capable of hearing ordinary conversation at 20 feet without benefit of artificial hearing devices.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.
Responsibilities
- Controlling entrance/exit posts.
- Conducting roving patrols.
- Controlling, issuing and storing keys.
- Monitor alarm and fire systems.
- Enforcing building rules and regulations.
- Prohibiting unauthorized access.
- Responding to incidents, accidents, injuries, and/or illnesses.
- Daily clerical/administrative support (i.e. logs, journals, and pass-downs).
- Other additional duties as required by supervision/management.
- Other security duties as assigned.
- Reports directly to their assigned Shift Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
