Armed Security Guard

About the Job:

Job Description:

Title: Security Officer: Armed 

Objective: Provide professional armed and security services by protecting individuals and properties within established company guidelines and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities:

• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and random testing as needed.
• Serve as an armed private security officer for assigned clients, and follow established and applicable laws, rules, and regulations involving investigation, apprehension, and detention.
• Observe and monitor surroundings, investigate suspicious, unusual, and unsafe situations; take appropriate action and/or contact proper authorities as needed.
• Maintain open communication with assigned client representatives, other security officers, and supervision as needed.
• Present positive and professional appearance such as uniforms and assigned equipment at all times; maintain the highest standard of conduct to create optimal client confidence.
• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicles.
• Prepare incident, accident, and other required reports.
• Responsible for overall safety and security at assigned posts by applying security procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Must have your own weapon.

Required Job Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).

Experience:  

• Must have an armed security license from the State of Tennessee. 
• Must have a minimum of (2) years or more experience as an armed or unarmed security officer or in law enforcement and/or military. 
• Must also have skills and abilities to assess a wide-range of security-related situations and take appropriate action to establish and maintain a positive client relationship. 
• Must have good oral and written communication skills to identify and resolve conflicts effectively. 
• Professionalism in appearance and action with a cooperative spirit and the willingness to follow specific job related orders. 
• Must have a valid driver's license from the state of residence.

Work Environment & Activity: Duty assignments can vary from inside and/or outside, stationary and/or mobile, and walking or some combination.

Physical Environment: Job duties include standing, walking, and sitting.

EOE: Top Notch Security, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.