Uniformed Armed Security Guard

Savage III•Stockton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Savage III, Inc., an executive protection company serving clients in Southern California, New York, Mexico, and internationally, is hiring a Uniformed Armed Security Guard for railroad and intermodal facility security. The role enforces railroad safety policies, helps address security problems, protects property and shipments, and monitors trains, containers, vehicles, access points, and designated lots. The guard may request emergency personnel for high-risk situations. The position is available in Stockton, with additional positions in Roseville. Eight-hour shifts are available across all seven days, with listed shift times of 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, 8:00 PM–4:00 AM, and 4:00 AM–12:00 PM. Part-time and full-time schedules are available. The job involves regular outdoor work in weather conditions that may be severe, as well as standing, walking, driving, and remaining alert to potential threats. Guards must meet uniform standards and be able to perform the listed physical tasks, including occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Valid and current BSIS Guard Card.
BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit.
40-hour Security Guard Training.
Power to Arrest and Terrorism Training.
Exposed Weapons Permit, if applicable.
Excellent English verbal, comprehension, and written skills.
Access to reliable transportation and ability to arrive at work on time.
Ability to meet uniform standards by arriving groomed, clean, dressed, and pressed.
Basic computer knowledge, including typing reports, operating basic gate functionality, and using Word.
Knowledge of crowd management techniques, individual client needs and sensitivities, emergency egress and evacuation procedures, conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques, VIP protocol and confidentiality, and public relations awareness.
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time; regularly drive, stand, walk, talk, hear, and see using near, far, and peripheral vision; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit while remaining alert; frequently use hands or reach at, above, or below shoulder level; and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in weather conditions, including severe conditions as seasons dictate.

Nice To Haves

Military experience preferred.
Extensive experience in high-end security and military or law enforcement.
PC832 certification.
CPR/First Responder training or certifications preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Enforce railroad safety policies and assist the railroad when problems arise.
Deter and detect burglaries of loaded containers and theft of company and employee property.
Inspect containers and trailers for seal exceptions or other discrepancies, and notify railroad police if a loaded container or trailer is found without a seal.
Inspect inbound and outbound container trains for missing seals, open container or trailer doors, and trespassers.
Stop and identify non-employees and private vehicles driving on the Intermodal Ramp and right of way.
Inspect high-value shipments.
Patrol perimeter fences for damage and check that all gates are locked.
Escort and inspect inbound trains upon arrival to help prevent vehicle accidents and injuries.
Conduct foot patrols of designated lots as directed.
Request emergency personnel for high-risk situations.