Weekend P/T and PRN Security Officers

Proteus Security Agency (B3200553) is hiring for Armed and Unarmed security officers in the Jacksonville, FL area.

Have questions?

Contact our HR department at 904-299-3534 x 2

Pay rates

• $Starting at $18/hour up to 20/hour based on position and experience
• This role does not have dedicated hours, but training will be provided on all of our locations to fill openings as needed, along with Special Details / Events as they come along.

Proteus Security Agency, continuing to lead the Jacksonville area on raising the rates of security officers! Not post specific wages, like some security companies!

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 of situational awareness and de-escalation. Majority of positions are overnight posts.

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 agency's 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 less lethal means of self-defense
• Customer service & Community engagement
• Being an “Ambassador” of the agency to the community.

* Paid weekly

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to utilize a pastoral approach to potentially hostile situations, with an emphasis on de-escalation and conflict resolution.
• D License
• G License
• Active, valid Driver License with clean driving record
• Access to own vehicle (no public transportation / ride sharing)
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or run for periods up to 12 hours
• Ability to work required shifts including day and overnight.
• Ability to work holidays and weekends.

Uniform / Equipment Requirements

• Smartphone with ability to download appropriate work-related applications to be used in the field.
• Navy Blue tactical style pants (black permitted for first 3 pay weeks).
• Plain Black in color boots, shoes, or sneakers that are work-appropriate
• Duty Belt - All Officers
• Less-Lethal Device (OC Spray and/or Taser) - All Officers
• Handcuffs - All Officers
• Flashlight - All Officers
• Duty-Rated Firearm w/3 Magazines (Agency Must Approve) - Armed Officers
• Duty-Rated Level 2 or Higher Holster (Agency Must Approve) - Armed Officers
• Duty-Rated Ammunition (Agency Must Approve) - Armed Officers
• Body Armor - Armed Officers (See SOP's for approved armor)

Highly sought after skills:

• First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained) or willing to obtain through our academy
• Any candidate looking to drive an agency vehicle must have a valid driver's license and will need to provide a copy of their DMV Driving record or consent to a driver's license check prior to hire.
• Due to the nature of our work, often outside in the climate and elements, candidate must have unencumbered access to a personal vehicle for their use to retreat to during inclement weather, etc. throughout their shift.
• 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 current/former Military
• Certifications in any or all of the following: Taser, OC Deployment, handcuffing (must have current certification or be willing to get certified to carry through our training institute)

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: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20