Armed Security Captain - Full time

Prosegur Security USA, Inc

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Prosegur Security USA, Inc. is seeking an on-site Captain to lead daily security operations, oversee officer performance, and ensure client satisfaction.

You will enforce post orders, regulatory requirements, and company policies while maintaining a visible, professional presence and a safe environment for employees, visitors, and assets. The role involves coordinating staffing, supervising officers, training, and serving as the primary on-site client contact for service reviews and development

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • High school diploma or GED; 3+ years security experience with 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to pass background/drug screen.
  • Supply and maintain personally owned, approved firearm.
  • Strong written and verbal communication; professional customer-service demeanor; conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
  • Prior law enforcement, military, or armed security experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with CCTV/VMS, access control/badging; and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to work variable shifts, weekends/holidays, and respond to after-hours incidents as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily shift briefings; assign posts, review post orders, and verify staffing meets contractual requirements.
  • Monitor site activity and enforce access control, visitor/vendor management, key control, patrols, escorts, and alarm response.
  • Maintain accurate logs, incident/accident reports, and pass-downs; submit timely daily activity reports (DARs).
  • Conduct routine post inspections and quality checks; correct deficiencies immediately and address issues as needed.
  • Schedule officers, manage timekeeping, approve hours, and coordinate coverage for call-offs/vacations.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop officers; conduct on-the-job training and refresher drills (post orders, emergencies, de-escalation).
  • Execute performance feedback and corrective action in partnership with HR/Operations; uphold fair, consistent standards.
  • Support recruiting/onboarding, help interview candidates, participate in site-specific training, and verify certifications. Serve as primary on-site point of contact for the client; conduct regular check-ins and service reviews.
  • Enforce uniform and appearance standards; maintain equipment readiness (radios, body cams, flashlights, AEDs).
  • Lead emergency response per site protocols (evacuations, medical emergencies, workplace violence, severe weather).
  • Preserve evidence and scene integrity; coordinate with law enforcement, EMS, and client stakeholders as directed.
  • Maintain current post orders/SOPs; recommend updates based on lessons learned and client feedback.
  • Track training, licenses, and certifications; ensure all officers remain fully compliant and job-ready.
  • Control site inventory (badges, keys, forms, PPE); submit purchase/repair requests per approval matrix.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cost-effective scheduling.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Customer Service
Conflict Resolution
De-escalation
Shift Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV/VMS
Access Control
Badging
Microsoft 365

Job description

The Captian is the on-site leader responsible for day‑to‑day security operations, officer performance, and client satisfaction This role ensures compliance with post orders, regulatory requirements, and company policies whilemaintaininga visible, professional presence and a safe environment for employees, visitors, and assets.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead daily shift briefings; assign posts, review post orders, and verify staffing meets contractual requirements.
  • Monitor site activity and enforce access control, visitor/vendor management, key control, patrols, escorts, and alarm response.
  • Maintainaccuratelogs, incident/accident reports, and pass-downs;submittimelydaily activity reports (DARs).
  • Conduct routine post inspections and quality checks; correct deficienciesimmediatelyand escape issues as needed..
  • Schedule officers, manage timekeeping, approve hours, and coordinate coverage for call-offs/vacations.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop officers; conduct on-the-job training and refresher drills (post orders, emergencies, de-escalation).
  • Execute performance feedback and corrective action in partnership with HR/Operations; uphold fair, consistent standards.
  • Support recruiting/onboarding,helpinterview candidates,participatein site-specific training, and verify certifications.Serve as primaryon-site point of contact for the client; conduct regular check-ins and service reviews.
  • Enforce uniform and appearance standards;maintainequipment readiness (radios, body cams, flashlights, AEDs).
  • Lead emergency response per site protocols (evacuations, medical emergencies, workplace violence, severe weather).
  • Preserve evidence and scene integrity; coordinate with law enforcement, EMS, and client stakeholders as directed.
  • Maintain current post orders/SOPs; recommend updates based on lessons learned and client feedback.
  • Track training, licenses, and certifications; ensure all officersremainfully compliant andjob-ready.
  • Control site inventory (badges, keys, forms, PPE);submitpurchase/repair requests per approval matrix.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cost-effective scheduling.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • Required:High school diploma/GED; minimum3 yearsof security experience with1-2 yearsin a supervisory role..
  • Valid driver's license and ability to pass background/drug screening
  • Supply andmaintaina personally owned, approved firearm.
  • Strong written/verbal communication; professional customer-service demeanor; conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
  • Prior law enforcement, military, or armed security experience strongly preferred
  • Proficiencywith common security systems (CCTV/VMS, access control/badging) and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability toworkvariable shifts, weekends/holidays, and respond to after-hours incidents as needed

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