Armed Security Officer

at  InterCon Security Systems

SPECIFIC BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Pay
• Recognition and Reward Programs.
• Training and Career Development.
• Opportunities for Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan.
• Uniform and equipment provided
• Additional benefits vary depending on position.

Job Description:

• Constant or frequent personal surveillance of the secured areas
• Close observation of persons within the secured areas to detect evidence of damage, misuse or theft of property
• Monitoring equipment deliveries and construction contractor activities
• Close visual inspections of persons and vehicles entering and exiting the secured areas to ensure that nothing is either introduced or removed without proper documentation
• Reporting persons suspected of committing illegal or unauthorized acts
• Immediately reporting any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions that could cause fires, explosions, collapses and other hazards by close and detailed observation of buildings, building equipment, supplies, vehicles and personnel within secured areas or as detailed in post orders
• Prohibiting unauthorized personnel and vehicular access to property
• Enforcing procedures to report trespassers on property, and being properly trained to apprehend as specified by established by local post orders
• Monitoring and responding to alarm system communications (phone calls, duress alarms, computer-generated alarms, etc.).
• Demonstrating good presence of mind and the ability to make timely decisions
• Notifying appropriate agencies and company management personnel as per local post orders.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols within an office, industrial complex or at construction sites. Perform parking lot patrols
• Check all personnel entering facilities. Log in all visitors, vehicles and vendors. Issue visitor badges as required. Maintain security, visitor logs and other records. Administer access control over vehicles entering garages or other parking structures
• Participate in assigned position as part of the building fire and emergency action plan.
• Use Thomas Brothers Street Guide or MapQuest type electronic mapping software and facility list to locate company facilities
• Prepare and submit security reports that are legible, accurate and complete and provide assistance to investigators as required
• Respond as directed to alarms and company emergencies in a timely manner
• Respond to crowd and traffic control duties during emergency conditions as directed by management
• Make all communication check-in calls on time or account for absence prior to the check-in time

Qualifications:

• Communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally, in writing, and over various communications systems
• Have reliable transportation
• Physically capable of performing the assigned work
• Exhibit good general health without physical defects or abnormalities which would interfere with the performance of duties under this contract
• Be able to meet all applicable licensing, registration and certification requirements in the state in which the officer’s assigned facility is located
• Prepare and submit security reports that are legible, accurate and complete

Requirements:

Basic:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Submit to background investigation
• Submit to drug screening (5 panel)
• Submit to DMV records check
• Free of any criminal convictions
• Must be able to operate a hand-held radio, cell phone or other communication devices as needed
• Basic computer skills

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Licensing, Permits & Certifications:

• Security Guard Registration Card
• Exposed Firearms Permit
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, AED, training (where needed, within 45 days of assignment)

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Well-proportioned as to height and weight and be in good general health without physical defects which would interfere with the performance of duties.
• In possession of binocular vision, correctable to 20/30 (Snellen).
• Able to distinguish between standard colors.
• Capable of hearing ordinary conversation at 20 feet. The use of hearing aids is permissible.
• Able to perform normal or emergency duties requiring moderate to arduous exertion such as climbing stairs or ladders, lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, running short distances and self-defense

Please refer the Job description for details