Armed - School / Other Security Officer - Current/Retired Law Enforcement

Armed Security OfficerAn Armed Security Officer on an educational site is responsible for ensuring efficient and professional security operations at schools within the assigned schools or location. This position actively works onsite to help secure school buildings, grounds, students, staff, and visitors by identifying, reporting, and deterring suspicious or unsafe activities while maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. The school Security Officer is held to a high standard of physical and mental capabilities to ensure the students, parents, and staff are protected. Other Armed Assignments - An Armed Security Officer for all other armed assignments is responsible for protecting people, property, and assets by maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring for suspicious activity, enforcing site rules and safety procedures, and responding to emergencies or incidents. Duties may include conducting patrols, controlling access to facilities, and preparing incident reports.Essential Duties / Responsibilities:Work to ensure the assigned premises and/or people are kept safe and secureWork closely and cooperatively with staff at assigned premises to ensure they are safe and secureReact and respond quickly to dangerous/hazardous situationsMonitor assigned location with high degree of attentiveness to surroundingsCommunicate effectively to site team using assigned radioIdentify and correct inefficiencies, liabilities, and safety hazards at work sitesProvide detailed information to authorities as neededOther duties as assigned by supervisor and/or managementRequired Skills / Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacyExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail is a mustProficient with Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to other related softwareJudgment and high level of integrityHigh initiative and reliableAbility to work in a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamworkMust be able to pass the firearms test administered by Premier Security SolutionsSafely and legally operate a motor vehiclePhysical Demands:Must be able to sit, stand, bend, or walk for 100% of the shift as neededMust be able to quickly ascend and descend stairs and move as needed to secure premisesMust be able to quickly physically engage to de-escalate and/or respond to security or safety threatsMust have excellent visual and auditory acuity to see, hear, and interpret observable people, things, behavior, and speechMust be able to lift up to 25 poundsPosition Type and Expected Work Conditions:Full-Time or Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Involves work assignments that vary in days of the week and time of day to relate to the 24/7 security operations of the client Travel to other locations may be needed Both indoors and outdoors possible, regardless of weatherRequired Education and Experience:High school diploma or GEDValid CPL or Active/ Retired Police ID and be able to provide documentationValid Driver's License and be able to provide documentationRequired to complete any/all continued training/education classes provided by Premier Security Solutions, relevant to positionBe able to pass annual qualifications including firearm standards with duty weaponLaw enforcement, corrections, or military experience required