Job Description
JOB LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tx
START DATE: O/A 15 SEP 2018
PAY: $18 per hour + medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401K, anniversary bonus, on-the-spot recognition program / 401k
JOB TYPE: Full Time with full benefits package
Job Category: Armed Security Guard
Schedule: 40 hours / week with possibility of over-time
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Armed Security Officer may be asked to perform many essential functions at the facility where they work, although not an exhaustive list, these are a few of them:
– Ensures the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property
– Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons
– Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises
– Builds, improves and maintains effective relationships with both client employees and guests
– Greets guests and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner
– Answers questions and assists guests and employees
– Patrols the facility on foot or in a vehicle
– Answers phones
– Monitors closed circuit television systems and alarms
– Reports safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing
– Handles security issues or emergency situations appropriately
– Fully embraces security/safety training programs to enhance their ability to advance in their careers
– Participates in industry specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best trained officers at their sites
– Meets and continues to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications
– Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others
– Maintains awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
– MUST HAVE prior US military or law enforcement experience. If not, 5 years of security experience may be substituted for this requirement
– MUST possess an active DoD SECRET Security Clearance
– Possess a State of Texas DPS Level III Commissioned Officer license (if you are otherwise qualified but don’t have this license, this training will be sponsored by the employer)
– MUST have a valid US drivers license
– MUST PASS Background Screening, Drug Test, MMPI, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) if offer is made
– High school diploma or equivalent required
– Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
– Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
– Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
– As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty
– Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills
– Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations
– Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
– Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard;
– Neat and professional appearance
– Ability to provide quality customer service
– Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
– Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
– Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)
PHYSICAL DUTIES:
– Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
– Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
– Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
– Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
– Run as needed
– Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
– Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
– Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
– Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignment