Armed Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

• Must provide exceptional client service.
• Must have prior experience working in the security field.
• Conduct foot & vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior of the grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages and activities.
• Must follow site specific post guidelines.
• Document daily activities and report all incidents.
• Duties include plain clothed Armed Executive Protection to medical professionals.
• Transporting medical professionals to multiple locations in and around the city of Chicago.
• Other duties include surveillance in or around the work locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a current, valid State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).
• Must have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID)
• Must have an Original Firearms Training Certificate.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• May NOT have any felony convictions and must be able to pass a criminal background check in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Must have impeccable grooming (i.e. ability to adhere to our Appearance and Grooming policy).
• Must present a friendly, positive, professional image.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to solve problems and de-escalate situations in a non-confrontational manner. These include the ability to read and write the English language and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and reports.
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, military, and armed security experience is preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be physically and mentally sound
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the duration of the shift, including walking long distances, and possibly up and down stairs
• Must be readily able to respond to emergency situations
• Must be able to work in or outdoors during all seasons
• Must be able to hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Job Types: Full-time/Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Shift Flexibility (Preferred)
• Must be willing to work weekends

Work Location: In person

We take pride in the trust our clients place in us. Through rigorous hiring practices and industry-leading training programs, our highly skilled, uniformed security personnel deliver customized protection solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Company Description

We take pride in the trust our clients place in us. Through rigorous hiring practices and industry-leading training programs, our highly skilled, uniformed security personnel deliver customized protection solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.