Licensed Armed Guard

Andy Frain Services•Ada, OK

13d

About The Position

The Licensed Armed Guard provides security detail according to post orders and establishes working relationships with customers, local law enforcement, and fire departments. Officers maintain constant awareness of their surroundings, observe and report activity in their assigned areas, and maintain a professional image and excellent customer service. Armed officers support operations where the danger to life safety is greater without a weapon and use of fatal force may reasonably be expected. They are not substitutes for law enforcement. The role may involve controlling entrances and pedestrian or vehicle traffic, patrolling buildings and perimeters, escorting materials and personnel, inspecting security and fire exposures, and carrying out special assignments. Duties may vary by department, organizational structure, geographic location, and post assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow for certain ADA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to submit to necessary screenings and evaluations for the position.
Three to six months of prior experience in loss prevention, life safety, CCTV systems, and access computer systems.
Texas Level III Guard License is required.
Oklahoma Level III Guard License is required.
Proficiency in firearms before carrying them, including proper handling and live-range firing with the weapon carried.
Honesty, alertness, discipline, and constant vigilance.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and take a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
Ability to facilitate change, work as part of a team, follow directions, and continually improve.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Arrive on time and report to the assigned post in full uniform.
Greet customers, visitors, and employees politely and maintain a professional image.
Stay informed about revisions to post orders and information distributed by the customer and AFS.
Patrol property or maintain a fixed post, report suspicious activity, and investigate accidents and criminal acts.
Continuously monitor cameras or other equipment as required by post orders.
Maintain working knowledge of emergency policies, procedures, and regulations to respond to alarms, incidents, and emergencies.
Complete Daily Activity Reports, log book entries, incident reports, and other relevant reports.
Recommend improved safety and loss-prevention processes based on observations during daily duties.
Understand and use life-safety systems, fire panels, CCTV systems, computers, and other equipment needed for assignments.
Ensure the safe, continuous operation of elevators and access doors.
Know the authorized contractor personnel responsible for maintaining equipment.
Meet training and compliance guidelines set by AFS and other agencies regulating the customer or market.
Communicate new security issues and potential changes to the Security Supervisor daily.
Maintain proficiency with firearms, including proper handling and live-range firing with the weapon carried; keep firing records that include the weapon's serial number.