Armed Security Officer

Security Guards are responsible for conducting variety of security related duties and must be familiar with current Federal and State Laws, and USCG policies, practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. Security Guards are responsible for controlling entry/exit posts; roving patrols; control, issuance and storage of keys; alarm and fire system monitoring; enforcing building rules and regulations; prohibiting unauthorized access; responding to incidents, accidents, injuries, and/or illnesses; and other additional duties as required by supervision/management. Applicants selected will be subject to a background/security investigation and must be drug free and remain drug free during period of employment.

This position reports directly to their assigned Shift Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Controlling entrance/exit posts.

Conducting roving patrols.

Controlling, issuing and storing keys.

Monitor alarm and fire systems.

Enforcing building rules and regulations.

Prohibiting unauthorized access.

Responding to incidents, accidents, injuries, and/or illnesses.

Daily clerical/administrative support (i.e. logs, journals, and pass-downs).

Other additional duties as required by supervision/management.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties as assigned.

May require occasional travel.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Possess the knowledge and ability to perform all required guard services duties.

Experience:

Possess experience in security or law enforcement.

Requirements:

Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual's reliability including those crimes classified under the Lautenberg Act.

Must be 21 years of age to be armed.

Be a citizen of the United States.

Possess a valid state driver’s license (all positions herein may require the use of a motor vehicle).

Possess any/all required State Security Guard licenses/permits.

Obtain/Maintain Government approval.

Must have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture during the previous five years. Drug testing and screening may be conducted prior to hiring an employee.

Annual drug testing may be conducted.