Per Diem Unarmed Security Officer - West Chester, PA

OPS Security Group • West Goshen Township, PA

25d

About The Position

The Per Diem Unarmed Security Officer works on an as-needed basis. Officers provide their availability to a supervisor each week and are scheduled when shift coverage is needed. Per diem officers must work at least 16 hours per month.

Unarmed Physical Security Officers work in demanding, fast-paced environments that may include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues, and public events. They protect assigned people, information, and property while providing high-end customer service and serving as the front line of security services.

The role requires maintaining a professional appearance and being able to work under stress or pressure, lift 25 pounds, and wear a uniform. The company may consider reasonable accommodations for physical or mental requirements upon request.

Requirements

• Current and valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent de-escalation skills.
• Extensive knowledge of use of force.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening, and OPS training requirements.
• Ability to work under stress or pressure.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear a uniform.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and combed professional hairstyle; beards are not permitted, and mustaches must meet the stated grooming standards.
• Fingernails must not extend more than 1/4 inch from the fingertip or interfere with duties or safe drawing of issued equipment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of security experience is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-end customer service.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Deter and prevent crime.
• Perform ingress and egress control procedures.
• Investigate incidents.
• Complete daily logs and incident reports.
• Conduct regular walking or vehicle patrols.
• Build and maintain professional rapport with clients, guests, and coworkers.
• De-escalate conflicts.
• Detain suspects.
• Monitor CCTV cameras.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical benefits for eligible employees in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive dental benefits for eligible employees in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive vision benefits for eligible employees in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive 401(k) benefits for eligible employees in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED