Armed Fed Govt Security Guard

Strategic Security Corp.; Bowling Green, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical

Paid vacation

401K

Opportunities for additional training

Job summary

Strategic Security (SSC) is seeking an Armed Security Officer for seasonal work, conducting armed patrols and ensuring safety across government, corporate, retail, or fast-food sites. You will compile reports, monitor CCTV, manage access controls, and deter criminal activity while providing excellent customer service.

Role includes participation in the G.E.T. principals and compliance with licensing requirements. Benefits include major medical, vacation, 401K, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State license and handgun carry license required.
• Experience or licensing as an armed security officer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct armed foot patrol in various environments.
• Prepare reports and monitor CCTV/alarm systems.
• Control access and egress; deter misconduct.
• Assist with basic first aid and emergency notifications.
• Liaise with local law enforcement as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow orders

Effective oral and written comms

Situation assessment

Identify critical issues

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State licensed Armed Security Guard Card / License

HR 218 Unrestricted Handgun Carry License or local license

Job description

Overview

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Position Type

Seasonal

Job Shift

Any

Description

Strategic Security (SSC) is a nationwide leading provider of security guard services, executive protection, bomb dog, intelligence, consulting, investigative services. As an Armed Security Officer, you will be responsible for conducting armed foot patrol within a Government, corporate, retail or fast food environment, while providing superior service to customers, visitors and employees. Additional responsibilities include composing reports, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, controlling access and egress, deterring criminal activity and misconduct, and performing other duties as needed.

In addition to providing physical security, this role will participate in SSC's G.E.T. principals. Greet, Engage and Thank individuals for their business or patronizing the location. These duties include:

• Welcome customers, guests, shoppers, victims, customers, associates, tenants in a warm, gracious manner inviting them into the location.
• Engage by being proactive, examples below.
• Proactively scan for potential threats stemming from criminal activity or life safety issues.
• Proactively seek out and develop rapport with customers by assessing what is important to them and addressing it
• Proactively stay current with the latest information as it pertain to your site and area that may include but not limited to: crime trends, terrorist threats, area shops, restaurants and attractions, including brand profiles, merchandise collections, promotions and current news.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Identify and warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits. May be required to utilize hand held wands or walk through magnetometers.
• Prevent individuals from theft of company property
• Investigate and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Liaison with local law enforcement
• Share that information with customers or any of above when interactions with them require it
• Guide customers to their destinations or available open lines or other key points of interest
• Anticipate and answer customer inquiries. Know you job and local area
• Facilitate various guest services, including transportation and area attraction inquiries.
• Troubleshoot customer issues, concerns, or complaints; relay pertinent information to management
• Ensure job site area with your area of control is clean and professional at all times.
• Assist with basic first aid
• Make emergency notifications.
• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle

Strategic Security (SSC) is a security provider for the United States Government, private organizations such as fortune 500 companies, solar and wind farms, oil and gas companies, banks, medical facilities, factories, warehouses, distribution centers, commercial facilities, residential communities and much more.

As a full time employee of Strategic Security (SSC), you will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Major Medical
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Opportunities for additional training to aid in your professional development

Strategic Security (SSC) offers job security with many of our jobs resulting in full time employment, excellent pay and benefits, and career opportunities. We offer entry level careers, management careers, sales careers and executive careers across the United States.

Qualifications

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass a State licensing test if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehiclePass and possess a State Licensed Armed Security Guard Card / License
• Possess a HR 218 Unrestricted Handgun Carry License or a County / Town Handgun Carry License for the Area you will be working in

Experience Required

Verifiable work history if previously employed and must possess one or more of the following:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or a Certificate of Completion of General Education Development requirements; and meet one of the following experience / education requirements:
• 1 year of Armed Security experience or as required by the contract for which you have applied to work, if greater

Skills Required

• Ability to follow orders
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

Other

• Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by the state, if higher
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
• Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Must be warm, engaging, charismatic; and possess a natural ability to develop rapport with others in an authentic and sincere manner
• Must practice good judgment; high level of integrity
• Must be proactive; take initiative with minimal supervision
• Must be resourceful; think critically and finds solutions even without the obvious resources
• Must be able to navigate challenging situations while remaining positive
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat

Major activity: Walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, walking, and sitting. Minimal to no stooping or kneeling.

About The Company

EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Strategic Security (SSC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affimative Action or Diversity and Inclusion, or have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, please contact our Corporate Human Resources Department at (888) SSC-RISK.