Per Diem Armed Security Officer - (ACT 235 Required) Philadelphia PA

Armed Guard Position

ARMED GUARD REQUIREMENTS

• ACT 235 Certification
• At least 1 year of security experience working in an armed capacity
• Must be able to pass OPS Security Group's ASO Training

**As a per diem officer, you will work on an as needed basis. Each week you will provide your supervisor with your availability and they will schedule you in when shift coverage is needed. Per diem officers are required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month**

Compensation: $20-$25 hourly

Benefits:

• 3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match on 4-5%
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Paid training
• Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity

OPS Security Group offers competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) benefits for eligible employees in accordance with company policy. Benefits packages worth an estimated average of $300.00/month.

Job Summary: In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO's) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. PSO's may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. PSOs represent the front line of our security services.

Job Duties / Essential Functions:

• Delivering high end customer service
• Responding to emergencies
• Deterring and preventing crime
• Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
• Investigating incidents
• Completing daily logs and incident reports
• Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
• Building and Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
• De-escalating conflicts
• Monitoring CCTV cameras
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications:

• Current and valid DL
• High school diploma or GED
• (1) year experience in security recommended
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient time management skills
• Reliable transportation
• Excellent de-escalation skills
• Extensive use of force knowledge
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

Appearance:

• Officers shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and combed professional appearance
• Beards are not permitted. Mustaches must be clean and neatly trimmed. Mustaches may not extend down onto the upper lip area or down the sides past the juncture of the upper and lower lip lines. Mustaches will not extend beyond the corner of the mouth more than 3/8 th inch. Handlebars are not allowed.
• Officer's fingernails shall not extend more that ¼ inch from the tip of the finger or interfere in any ways in the performance of duty or with the safe drawing of issued equipment. Fingernail polish is allowed if it does not distract from the uniform.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Ability to work under stress / pressure
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to wear a uniform

Our Mission: To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.

Our Virtues:

• People First: Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming.
• Servant Leadership: Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself.
• Accountability: Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed.
• Diligence: Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity.
• Integrity: Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At-Will Employment

Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Preferred: Military (Current/Retired) Novice
• Preferred: Law Enforcement Officer (Retired) Novice

Behaviors:

• Preferred: Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Preferred: Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Preferred: Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

• Preferred: Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Preferred: Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education:

• Preferred: High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Required: ACT235 Certified

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