Armed - School / Other Security Officer - Current/Retired Law Enforcement

Premier Security; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Security Solutions is seeking an Armed Security Officer for school and other sites. The role requires on-site presence to secure buildings, staff, students, and visitors, identify and report threats, and enforce safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a CPL or active/retired police ID, a valid driver's license, and be able to pass firearms qualifications. Travel to client locations and flexibility in shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Able to pass firearms tests and maintain certification.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle legally and safely.
• Familiar with Use of Force SOPs and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure premises and monitor for suspicious activity.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure safety of students, staff and visitors.
• Respond quickly to dangerous or hazardous situations.
• Monitor locations with high situational awareness.
• Communicate effectively with site team via radio.
• Identify safety hazards and report them promptly.
• Use scheduling system to track weekly hours for payroll.
• Provide detailed information to authorities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Integrity

Teamwork

Firearms test

Vehicle operation

Use of Force SOP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid CPL or Active/ Retired Police ID

Valid Driver’s License

Continued training/education

Annual firearm qualifications

Law enforcement, corrections, or military experience

Job description

Armed - School / Other Security Officer - Current/Retired Law Enforcement

EducationalSites – An Armed Security Officer on an educational site isresponsible for ensuring efficient and professional security operations atschools within the assigned schools or location. This position actively works onsite tohelp secure school buildings, grounds, students, staff, and visitors byidentifying, reporting, and deterring suspicious or unsafe activities whilemaintaining a safe and secure learning environment. The school Security Officer is held to a high standard of physical andmental capabilities to ensure the students, parents, and staff are protected.

OtherArmed Assignments - An Armed Security Officer for all other armed assignments isresponsible for protecting people, property, and assets by maintaining avisible security presence, monitoring for suspicious activity, enforcing siterules and safety procedures, and responding to emergencies or incidents. Dutiesmay include conducting patrols, controlling access to facilities, and preparingincident reports

• Work to ensure the assigned premises and/or people are kept safe and secure
  
• Work closely and cooperatively with staff at assigned premises to ensure they are safe and secure
  
• React and respond quickly to dangerous/hazardous situations
  
• Monitor assigned location with high degree of attentiveness to surroundings
  
• Communicate effectively to site team using assigned radio
  
• Identify and correct inefficiencies, liabilities, and safety hazards at work sites
  
• Utilize the company’s current scheduling and approving her/his weekly hours for payroll
  
• Provide detailed information to authorities as needed
  
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management
  

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is a must
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to other related software
  
• Judgment and high level of integrity
  
• High initiative and reliable
  
• Ability to work in a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork
  
• Must be able to pass the firearms test administered by Premier Security Solutions
  
• Safely and legally operate a motor vehicle
  
• Refer to the Standard Operating Procedures in Employee Manual regarding Use of Force
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, or walk for 100% of the shift as needed
  
• Must be able to quickly ascend and descend stairs and move as needed to secure premises
  
• Must be able to quickly physically engage to de-escalate and/or respond to security or safety threats.
  
• Must have excellent visual and auditory acuity to see, hear, and interpret observable people, things, behavior, and speech
  
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  

Position Type and Expected Work Conditions

• Full-Time or Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
  
• Involves work assignments that vary in days of the week and time of day to relate to the 24/7 security operations of the client
  
• Travel to other locations may be needed
  
• Both indoors and outdoors possible, regardless of weather
  

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
  
• Valid CPL or Active/ Retired Police ID and be able to provide documentation
  
• Valid Driver’s License and be able to provide documentation
  
• Required to complete any/all continued training/education classes provided by Premier Security Solutions, relevant to position
  
• Be able to pass annual qualifications including firearm standards with duty weapon
  
• Law enforcement, corrections, or military experience
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.