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Armed Security Officer

OPS Security Group

Pottstown, PA 19464

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Armed Security Officer - Malvern PA

U.S. Security Care

Malvern, PA 19355

$22-$30/hr

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Armed Security Officer - Part Time

Securitas

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

$25/hr

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

PA Act 235 Certification with firearms is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED. If not, must be willing to complete the GED program within six months.
Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; experience in physical security, military service, law enforcement or a related field, sufficient to meet the minimum requirements for state and local licensing and/or site standards as established by the company.
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requiremens for Security Officers.
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for armed security work and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.
Knowledge of security operations and procedures including use of personal protective equipment.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Ability to be an effective team member.
Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
Courteous telephone manner.
Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to provide high quality customer service.
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions.
Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
Exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level.
Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, behavioral selection survey, and personality traits selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing and permitting requirements.
May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls.
Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to respond effectively to situations, communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds.
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties.
On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather.
Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.