Unarmed Security Officer

Valentis Group, Inc.•St. Louis, MO

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Valentis Unarmed Security Officer (USO) is responsible for providing security services at our client site, maintaining guard booth services, and conducting random foot patrols in and around the specific site area. USOs may be required to respond to incidents and other situations as needed. The USO is responsible for identifying and handling security threats, unsafe conditions or hazards, and/or other emergency situations. Working environments and conditions may vary based on the climate. Applicants must be able to conduct themselves in a calm, professional manner to uphold the expected standards of our company. In addition, candidates will coordinate work with other officers at the site, respond to various inquiries for information, and report pertinent information to company supervisors. Various levels of required training are required for this position, and are company-paid.

Requirements

Possess an active/valid City of St. Louis unarmed guard card
Successfully pass a government Tier 3 background check
Agree to paid travel/training in Pittsburgh, PA, for Qualifying Readiness Standards
Valid driver’s license or the ability to access public transportation to ensure regular and predictable on-time attendance
Minimum educational level of a high school diploma or equivalent
Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments
Able to write effective, concise, and legible reports
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
Proficient typing skills
Working knowledge of security services, along with the operational policies and procedures that impact such services
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands or arms, use hands to manipulate objects, handle or feel, and lift items weighing 30 lbs. or less
Visual, auditory, and speaking skills

Nice To Haves

Candidates are required to successfully pass a series of physical and defensive tactics readiness tests, semi-annually, and participate in all ongoing training to meet training requirements.

Responsibilities

Providing security services at our client site
Maintaining guard booth services
Conducting random foot patrols in and around the specific site area
Responding to incidents and other situations as needed
Identifying and handling security threats, unsafe conditions or hazards, and/or other emergency situations
Coordinating work with other officers at the site
Responding to various inquiries for information
Reporting pertinent information to company supervisors
Foot and static post assignments are required to ensure the safety and security of the client, their staff, and visitors.
Proactively engages in security performance duties for maximum visibility and threat deterrence.
Actively seeks and engages in learning and development opportunities to ensure peak performance by completing and/or demonstrating the following: