U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Protective Security Officer East Harford, CT

Trust Consulting Services Inc • East Hartford, CT

107d • $34

About The Position

This position is under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers, and all visitors. The Protective Security Officer will perform security patrols, enforce access control procedures, protect property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, fire, and accidents, and investigate and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, and other security-related situations. The officer will assist customers, employees, and visitors in following the department's procedures and may perform other related duties as assigned by a security Lieutenant and/or security Project Manager.

Requirements

• Must be a Lawful Permanent Resident or a U.S. Citizen
• Must have been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be a high school/GED graduate
• Must have 2 years of armed security experience or law enforcement OR 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge
• Must submit to a pre-employment medical exam and drug screening
• Must be able to pass an NLIC / State / Local Background check and Credit check
• Favorable FPS Fitness Determination (Suitability)
• State License
• 40 Hour Initial Weapons training
• 36 Hour Basic Training
• Tri-Annual Refresher Training
• MEB
• OC
• First Aid, CPR, AED training
• FPS Orientation
• FPS NWDTP
• FPS Firearms Qualification

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols
• Enforce access control procedures
• Protect property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, fire, and accidents
• Investigate and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, and other security-related situations
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in following the department's procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned by a security Lieutenant and/or security Project Manager

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Voluntary Life coverage
• Accident coverage
• Short-Term Disability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees