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Top Guard Security•Hampton, VA

About The Position

Top Guard Security is the leading security guard service provider for the Virginia Peninsula, the Southside, Tri-Cities, and Chester. Top Guard offers unarmed and armed security officers and mobile patrol services to industrial and manufacturing facilities, commercial properties, local and federal governments, residential communities, health care and retail establishments. Top Guard is Hampton Roads, Virginia's largest privately-owned security firm with 900+ employees and the largest woman-owned firm in the region. Its clientele represent the finest businesses, financial institutions, shopping centers, world-class manufacturers, communities and universities. Municipal, State and Federal contracts represent the backbone of Top Guard's regional dominance. Top Guard's size, experience and extraordinary level of service make it the region's choice for private security. Top Guard's commitment to superior security services begins with a commitment to its employees. We understand the critical role that a security professional plays in the overall success of a facility and we are devoted to hiring high caliber employees who are intelligent, capable, and dedicated individuals. Candidates are carefully selected by an experienced recruitment staff committed to finding those individuals who meet Top Guard’s rigid employment standards. Through training, performance evaluations, and quality assurance measures, we ensure that security officers maintain standards consistent with Top Guard's stringent requirements.

Requirements

Strong Communication Skills
Customer Service Focus
Positive Attitude
Specialized law enforcement, security and/or military experience or training preferred (1 year or more required for some contract sites)
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check as a condition of employment
Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time, up to a full 8-hour shift
Must be able to endure cold and hot weather for extended periods of time, up to a full 8-hour shift
Occasionally lift or pull up to 50lbs
Speak audibly, clearly and understandable in order to have information understood or to contact authorities.
Some weekends and holidays may be required.
Must have clear criminal history for background investigation
High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times, maintaining company expectations for customer service
Situational decision making; notifications to appropriate personnel as needed