Armed Security Officer

Schedule: Individual should be open for day or swing and will receive a set schedule.

Rate: $21.00 per hour with an increase to $22.00 after 120 Days.

The Armed Security Officer is a deterrent to criminal activity by remaining visible and presenting a neat and professional appearance in properly worn uniform and associated equipment.

Perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the posts to which they are assigned. Security guards shall answer questions and provide directions to visitors and building tenants. Typical duties include processing visitors by verifying identification, enforce property rules and regulations, contact agency sponsors or escorts, fabricating and issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs, detect and report criminal acts, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personnel and package screening. Additional duties include prevent, discover, delay, and/or detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to property and/or personnel at the facility being protected.

EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS: Security guards will be responsible for operating all security equipment on post, such as batons, OC Spray, X-ray machines, magnetometers, closed circuit television (CCTV), handcuffs, and (where required by post assignment) firearm at any time while on duty.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Driving Positions: must possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required.
• Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Have intermediate computer skills to operate innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
• Ability to handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Must be able to handle working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment
• Ability to provide high quality security services to protect people and property, while maintaining proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs
• Able to:
• Work in various environments such as cold weather, rain, or heat
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time
• Work with troubled youth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This position is for a legal cannabis dispensary, in Arden-Arcade area, do you understand that?
• Are you comfortable working on a team and taking orders from a lead officer?
• Are you comfortable watching CCTV, Talking to people and requesting assistance from other guards when needed?
• You will be drug tested prior to the start of employment, all drug use including marijuana is prohibited as agreed upon under federal gun license requirements, do you understand this?
• Where do you work and for how long?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Military: 4 years (Preferred)
• Armed Security: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BSIS Guard Card (Required)
• BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22