Job Title: Armed Security Officer
Job Category: Facility Security

Department/Group: Facility Protection
Job Code/ Req#: Dispensary - SWMO District

*Job Location: Branson, MO
Travel Required: To assigned facility as directed.

Date Posted: 06/04/2024
Level/Salary Range: $17.25 - $19.00 per hour
Position Type: Full & Part Time

Will Train Applicant(s): No, candidate should have armed security, military, or public safety related service.

Posting Expires: TBD – Until filled.

Website: www.5thmeridiangroup.com

5TH MERIDIAN GROUP – COMPANY OVERVIEW:

We are a US Veteran owned, Missouri-based company that proudly serves as a security and transportation partner in Missouri’s medical marijuana industry. We are an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates and embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to offering a living wage and dedicated to excellence, compliance, and protection of those in the Missouri cannabis community.

POSITION: Armed Security Officer – Facility Protection

The Security Officer will serve as an armed facility protection specialist for Missouri-licensed cultivation, production/infusion, testing, and dispensary facilities. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Screening & check-in approved patients, employees, or visitors.
• Property protection & roving property patrol.
• Employee, contractor, and patron escort.
• Surveillance and critical process oversight.
• Tier I surveillance system/camera maintenance & service.
• Maintenance of visitor and activity logs.
• Provide medical care to patients and staff. (First Aid, CPR, AED, “Stop the Bleed” certified after hire.)
• Use of armed or physical force to protect self, patients, visitors, and facility staff, may be required.

As a condition of employment, all Security Officers, regardless of rank or seniority, shall be subject to having safe, legal, and reasonable duties assigned by facility management to maximize safe, efficient, and profitable facility operation.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Vision, & Dental

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

-MUST have armed security or public safety career experience & Branson Guard Card
-Current or former Missouri POST certified Police Officers (active, inactive, retired) preferred.
-Current or former US military members, including the guard/reserves.
-Current career public safety professional with extensive experience in emergency and citizen services.
-Extensive experience in providing armed security or protection services.
-Ability to complete a firearm safety course and range qualify with the duty weapon on a company-administered proficiency table.
-Ability to be certified in and properly carry non-lethal weapon options such as OC spray.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Our mission is to hire security officers that can function as the “quiet professionals” within our partner facilities. The focus will be on providing a comforting, non-intimidating presence that complements existing employee dynamics and assists in achieving company goals.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

All employees must successfully submit fingerprints for a state criminal record check and be eligible to hold a valid facility agent id issued by the Missouri DHSS.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.25 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Armed Security: 1 year (Preferred)
• Military: 3 years (Preferred)
• Public Safety: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Branson, mo: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person