Patrol Officer

Intro

General Security Services Corporation (GSSC) DBA Midwest Patrol is seeking to fill a Patrol Officer position. Since 1946 GSSC has been committed to keeping our community safe.

Patrol Officers will be trained and able to respond to work in a variety of armed and unarmed security patrol assignments, to include county transports, alarm response, security enforcement & intervention.

Paid advanced training includes defensive tactics, ASP (police baton), OC spray deployment, handcuffing, firearms, tactical shooting, and defensive driving.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation & PTO
• Progressive pay increases
• 401k with company match
• Paid training
• Promotional and advancement opportunities are available
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Hours:

Saturday & Sunday from 8:00am - 12:00pm, with opportunities to fill in at other locations if interested

Patrol Officer Job Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities.

• Provide shared guarding services to project a security presence, which will include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services, alarm calls, service calls, maintains communication contact with appropriate personnel to report status or incidents, or to request additional assistance or response.
• Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorized persons.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and access devices.
• Respond to alarms and rapid response needs.
• Perform inspections of facilities as requested, per contract agreement, by clients.
• Provide parking lot patrols as required.
• Perform escorts as assigned and requested by clients.
• Notify appropriate personnel of emergencies and problems at accounts as required.
• Assist post Security Officers with problems and emergencies.
• Maintain open lines of communication with clients and staff members.
• Interact with clients and employees during inspections.
• Assist client’s staff members, as necessary.
• Process report inspections and incident reports in a timely and organized manner.
• Ensure effective and consistent delivery of patrol services, per agreement, and intended mission goals.
• Initiate and maintain open lines of communication with patrol personnel.
• Comply with federal regulations and state regulations and statutes as it relates to each assignment.
• Comply with all GSSC’s personnel policies and procedures as well as all specifications as determined by the client’s contract.
• Assist with adult juvenile transport services.
• Maintain equipment inventories and serviceability.
• All other duties as assigned.

Patrol Officer Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be a US Citizen or an Alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass State & Federal background checks and drug screen
• Must have a valid driver’s license, pass Motor Vehicle Record Check, and maintain appropriate driving record.
• Must successfully complete GSSC Basic Training.
• One year of Security experience (Preference for Military Veteran, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Security related)
• Ability to meet and maintain applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), administrative, customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking.
• Ability to project a professional and positive attitude while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Officer including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Teams and PowerPoint.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of the job may include the following:

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to push, pull or drag and adult to safety from hazardous situations.
• Although most work is performed inside, occasional outside activities are subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time, while frequently safely entering and exiting the motor vehicle.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.

EEO:

We are an EOE/AA/DISABILITY/VETERANS/GENDER NEUTRAL employer. Historically underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.