Overview

The COGAR Group Ltd. (COGAR) is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and a successful graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program in May of 2016. COGAR was founded in 2005 by a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer with an impressive 40 years of senior management expertise within various strategic and military organizations worldwide. COGAR specializes in providing facilities management, armed and unarmed physical security, personnel security, escort services, access control and consulting services to the Federal Government and large corporations nationwide. COGAR is equipped to resolve complex problems in a variety of program management areas, including; risk assessment, physical security, facilities management, and personnel management (www.thecogargroup.com).

Job Skills / Requirements

Hourly $28.45 $4.48 H&W

*Must have DHS FPS Certificates of Training*

PSOs will perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the type of posts assigned and must be thoroughly familiar with Post Orders of assigned posts.

PSOs will monitor and observe facility occupants and visitors for compliance with Federal Management Regulations, Facility Management, (41 CFR 102-74) and facility’s posted rules and regulations.

PSOs shall identify, report, delay, or detain persons who violate rules and regulations, as appropriate and in accordance with Post Orders and will be required to summon a sworn supervisory lieutenant or Officer-In-Charge (OIC) to any situation requiring the detention or custody of a violator

PSOs shall report incidents in accordance with established procedures.

Off-going PSOs shall provide a summary to on-coming PSOs and Contract Shift Supervisor of recent, continuing, or anticipated events and occurrences for assigned post.

PSOs shall be responsible for maintaining logs, reports, and files of incidents and occurrences encountered during tour of duty.

PSOs will perform duties in a professional manner, responsible for observing surrounding environment, and, when necessary, questioning those persons whose activities arouse suspicion.

PSOs shall be knowledgeable of location and use of first aid kits, fire extinguishers, AEDs, fire alarms, emergency exits, and duress alarms (if any) and ready, willing, and able to use as necessary and required by Post Orders.

PSOs shall be familiar with each tenant Agency and location within facility, restrooms, elevators, entrances and exits, retail spaces, and parking areas, and shall provide that information upon inquiry.

PSO shall not provide more than 12 hours of combined service on any one or multiple contracts administered by DOC, in any 24-hour period. Exception to rule: There must be an eight-hour non-duty period between work periods or granted an exception by COR.

Requirements: 

Must successfully pass a criminal and credit background investigation to include previous employment and personal references.

Must successfully pass a physical and medical examination, drug screening to include a Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB).

Thirty-six (36) Hours of National Protective Security Officer Training Program for The Department of Homeland Security Contract Guards Protective Security Officer (PSO).

Initial Weapons Qualification Certification.

X-RAY/Screener Certification.

First Aid/AED/CPR Certificate (preferably ARC/AHA).

Monadnock Expandable (MEB).

Secret clearance (Only Supervisors).

The PSO Weapons training certification requirement is: (Glock 17, 19, 23 9MM/40CAL).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The COGAR Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Education Requirements (Any)High School Diploma or GEDCertification Requirements (All)CPR, First Aid, AED.Monadnock Expandable (MEB)Initial Weapons Qualification CertificationDHS FPS Training CertificateAdditional Information / Benefits

The Cogar Group offers a $4.57 Health and Welfare(H&W)Fringe to all eligible employees: Medical Ancillary Retirement plan Short Term Disbilty 80 hours of vacation after one year of service as a full time employee.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b PlanScreening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Physical Exam, Education Verification, Finger Printing