Cleared Armed Security Officer - Poly Required

Required Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year of security, or one year of local, state, or federal law enforcement experience; or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable military service, active or reserve, in any branch of the US Armed Forces
• A minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to complete a Virginia Security Guard License, including the application process, fingerprints, and background investigation.
• Ability to complete a firearms training course in compliance with the Virginia Security Guard License and conduct regularly scheduled sustainment training.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and periodic random drug screening.
• U.S. Citizenship

Required Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Virginia DCJS Security Guard license.
• Two (2) years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
• Demonstrated history of safe and successful security operations experience in highly secure facilities
• General working knowledge of the Lenel access control system
• Handgun weapons proficiency

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees.
• Must have the physical ability to perform a variety of training functions.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, walk long distances, climb stairs.
• Must be physically capable of standing a 12-hour post.
• Patriot Group International Inc. is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran-owned and operated privately owned company that conducts business in over 30 countries on six continents, including austere and high-treat environments. PGI continuously ranked in the Top 3 of The Virginia Business Magazine Best Places to Work for the last six years.
• DISCLAIMER: Patriot Group International Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.
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