Armed Security Officer

Proteus security Agency, LLC, d/b/a Proteus Protective Services B-3200553 is hiring ARMED security officers in the Jacksonville, FL area. We currently have full-time and part-time positions available. Armed personnel with a clean driving record may also be considered for our patrol division and future advancement.

Note: 2025 will bring up to a $2.00/hr increase for both unarmed and armed officers. This will be carried out over the course of the year with incremental increases. This is not post or assignment based. We pay all of our officers a steady hourly wage regardless of post. Proteus Security Agency believes in leading from the front and continues to set the gold standard for our local industry. We offer a great culture for those interested in delivering quality performance. None of us are entitled to anything in life. This is why life is called "work".

POC: Major Sean Hayes

Please contact Major Hayes via this really portal or via our website contact form: https://www.proteusps.com. You may also email: applications@proteusprotective.com with your resume and letter of experience / interest.

Summary of Duties

Answer and respond to calls needing public safety or security. Writing complex incident reports. Maintaining a high level of independence, initiative and interaction with the public. Responsible for reprimanding and detaining members of the public. Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies when needed. Able to make sound decisions in stressful situations. Solid understanding on situational awareness and de-escalation.

Additional information about the position:
* Responding to calls for service and emergency assistance
* Rendering aid to the physically injured
* Investigating safety hazards and taking action to correct potential problem areas
* Providing motorized, foot and bicycle patrol to residential and business areas
* Practicing problem solving techniques in support of the agencies problem solving strategies
* Operating agency marked vehicles in routine and emergency situations
* Participating in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities
* Acting without direct supervision and exercising independent discretion in meeting emergencies
* Detaining suspects, removing trespassers from property, physically and forcibly as needed.
* Using firearms and other less lethal means of self-defense
* Customer service & Community engagement
* Being an “Ambassador” of the agency, to the community.

* Paid weekly

Minimum Requirements: Florida State Licensed G Statewide Firearms License, Drivers License DMV Check with clean driving record, reliable transportation, ability to stand, walk, run and go hands-on per agency SOP as needed. Ability to work required shifts including day and overnight. Ability to work a rotating schedule. Available during holiday's and weekends. Black Protective Tactical carrier with plates and willingness to obtain identification patches (Front - Proteus / Back - Proteus Security Agency) before deployment, your own firearm (used to qualify for G), 2 pair of handcuffs and minimally one less lethal. Navy Blue tactical pants, black tactical boots. Smartphone with ability to download appropriate work related applications to be used in the field away from WIFI.

Highly sought after skills:

*First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained)

*Ability to pass a background check

*Ability to pass a drug screen

*Preference given to EMT/P certified individuals

*Preference given to former Law Enforcement Officers

*Preference given to former Military

*Certifications in any or all of the following: Taser/PhaZzer, OC Deployment, baton, handcuffing (must have current certification or be willing to get certified to carry)

Training

We will provide training to help you meet the standards of Proteus Protective Services. You will receive on-going training in incident preparation including active shooter, room clearing, handcuff use, de-escalation techniques, situational awareness, working in tandem with a partner, incident command and so much more, during in-house training sessions.

Please note, a DMV Drivers License Check and a 4 hour defensive driver training course will be required for anyone offered a patrol position using an agency vehicle. This will not be necessary if you are assigned into a static position, unless a company vehicle is part of the contract.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.75 - $20.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21