What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Proteus Security Agency?
Proteus Protective Services (SC License #4029) is hiring security officers in the Columbia, SC area. We currently have full-time and part-time positions available. To learn more about the open positions, visit:
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: South Carolina unarmed or armed license, Drivers License with clean driving record, reliable transportation, ability to stand, walk, run and go hands-on per agency SOP as needed. Ability to work required overnight shifts. 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), 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 Security Agency. 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.75 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation to work?
- Do you currently hold a South Carolina Security License? (Unarmed or Armed)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
