Protective Security Officer - 2+ years Experience Required

Job Summary

Athena Services International is currently hiring for Protective Security Officers to support our Utah contracts. Any interested candidates must be individuals of unquestionable integrity who display a mature attitude and exercise good judgment. Hiring Full time and Part time positions.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Program Manger working with Homeland Security Federal Protective Service you will be responsible for protection of federally owned/leased facilities. Will observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises; control access to client site and facility through the admittance process; responsive in all situations; monitors entrances and exits and acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle, checks for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations; protects evidence or scenes of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; prepares logs or reports as requested. May be exposed to stressful situations. Training certification classes will be provided.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies, and/or regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing.
• Ability to provide quality Customer Service.
• Ability to analyze and produce course of action reporting and escalate issues to management in typical and crisis situations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small group to resolve urgent issues, process orientated with high attention to detail, and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position which may include long periods of sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, or driving with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to see, hear, and smell in order to respond to alarms and detect emergency situations.
• Ability to use computers and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, etc.), monitor security cameras, and send and receive email using MS Outlook.
• Reliable and have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to obtain or possess any applicable security guard or weapons permit necessary
• Must be able to pass a background check covering the last 10 years and pass a drug screening due to the nature of the position.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test if applicable; complete required training and pass examination.

REQUIRED:

• Must be a US Citizen with valid Social Security Card; birth certificate; 21 years of age
• Fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English
• Education: Verifiable documentation required of at least one of the following:

* Received a High School Diploma from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or as identified on a DD 214; or

* Received a General Equivalency Diploma from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or as identified on a DD 214; or

* A minimum of 60 credit hours, in a related field, from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or

* Successful completion of a federal/state certified law enforcement education and training or police officer’s standard training course that may result in a law enforcement appointment or commission

• Experience: Verifiable documentation of at least one experience level or any reasonable combination listed below:

* A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) or law enforcement experience; or

* A minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any U.S. Armed Forces component

• Reliable transportation and current Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Guard/clearance card, gun/OC/Baton permit, CPR, First Aid a plus.

Benefits

Benefits include Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision available), 401(k), Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave, as well as paid Holidays.

Applicants are encouraged to include copies of any/all relevant external: certifications, licenses, education, and training.'
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Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.19 - $28.75 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Military, Law Enforce, or Armed Security: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $29