Armed Security Officer (West MI)

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

• 3rd shift (11pm to 7am) Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
• Must have weekend availability 

• Rate of Pay:  $19.50 per hour
• Benefits (eligibility requirements apply): dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and Paid Medical Leave. 

• Must provide exceptional customer service.
• Guard posts at the entry / exit points of the local military base.
• 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.
• Check for employee, vendor, and visitor identifications.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages and activities
• Must follow site specific post guidelines.
• Document daily activities and report all incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a current, valid State of Michigan Concealed Pistol License.
• 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 Michigan driver’s license, and have a clean driving record with less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, less than 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years, and no other major violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, military, or armed security 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.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds
  • Must be able to pass a Physical Agility Test within 90 days of hire, and annually thereafter. The PAT includes activities such as sprinting, sit-up's, push-up's, and a mile and a half run (all activities are timed events).
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or GED

Additional Information / Benefits