Close Protection Officer (Military-Combat Experience/Law Enforcement Recommended)

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Perform mobile and static low-profile/covert protection and counter-surveillance in a solo practitioner capacity
– Perform security driver duties in support of the Client
– Conduct advance work and report on gathered intelligence
– Liaise with local authorities when applicable emergency situations arise
– OPSEC and COMSEC should be practiced throughout the entire length of the contract
– Develop and maintain emergency response action plans for identified risks and threats

The CPO's mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. CPOs represent the front line of our security services. In this role Close Protections Officers (CPO’s) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. CPO's may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally CPO's will be asked to work with a firearm.

•    Delivering high end customer service
•    Responding to emergencies
•    Deterring and preventing crime
•    Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
•    Investigating incidents
•    Completing daily logs and incident reports
•    Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
•    Building and maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
•    De-escalating conflicts
•    Detaining suspects
•    Monitoring CCTV cameras
•    Performing other related duties as assigned
•    Ensuring safety of principal and family members 
•    Risk assessment and planning to minimize threats 
•    Establishing and maintaining secure environments 
•    Maintaining security of household and vehicles 
•    Using physical intervention as necessary 
•    Responding to medical emergencies   
•    Possess at least one of the following experience criteria:
  • 1.) 4 years of combat military / law enforcement / armed security experience 2.) Successful completion of a state or federal certified law enforcement training academy

•      Basic computer and phone skills (Email, Microsoft Office, Signal, Whatapp, etc.)
•      Excellent written and oral communication skills
•      Proficient time management skills
•      Reliable transportation
•      Excellent de-escalation skills
•      Proficient firearms skills
•      Combat Life Saver/Basic Life Saver 
•      Extensive use of force knowledge
•      Proactive problem solving skills
•      Must be able to obtain state required armed security officer license
•      Ability to obtain OCAT, PATH, and PPBT certifications
•     Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

·       Ability to work under stress / pressure

·       Ability to lift 25lbs

·       Ability to wear a uniform

·       Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) Consisting of;

o   Run 800 meters in 4 minutes or less; followed by a 10 min break

o   Perform 30 push-ups (1 minute)

o   Perform 5 dead hang pull-ups(no time limit)

o   Perform 10 knees to elbows

o   200 meter sprint carry (100 lbs) 

·       Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At-Will Employment

Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.