Armed Security Guard - 1st Shift

1st shift 5am - 5 pm Thursday - Saturday

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Protect company properties, employees and assets by patrolling buildings and grounds. Provide protective escorts when needed or upon request. Provide traffic control and parking enforcement when necessary.
• Monitor security camera systems, the access control system and other related alarm/security or fire safety equipment.
• Respond to safety and security calls.
• Monitor compliance of safety and security regulations as outlined by OSHA, State and Federal guidelines. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to react to emergency situations in a calm professional manner.
• Ability to work with various types of safety and security electronic equipment, and being comfortable with the operating various types of computer software.
• Ability to read a computer screen, operate a computer terminal, various electronic security equipment, two way radio system and telephone.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to patrol buildings, garages, surface areas and restrain or chase subjects if necessary.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to work varied shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend or reach 12 hours
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to adhere to stringent safety rules

Required Experience

• One year security or equivalent experience required, including 6 months as an armed officer.
• At least 21 years of age required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

• High School diploma required and 2 years of college preferred.
• Military or Law Enforcement preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of access control, CCTV, firefighting equipment and first aid equipment required.
• Work Schedule:
• Full-time, must have availability to work nights and weekends

Experience:

• Security: 1 year (Required)
• Military: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)