Armed Security Officer

Protexa Security LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company in Chicago is seeking an Armed Security Officer. The role involves patrolling and monitoring premises to maintain a safe environment for customers and employees. Candidates must be legal US citizens, possess a PERC Card, and complete required security training. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a secure and stable environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a legal US citizen.
• PERC Card is required.
• Completion of 20-hour basic training for unarmed security and 40 hours for armed security.

Responsibilities

• Patrol property and monitor surveillance equipment.
• Report any irregularities or violations of policy.
• Complete reports on observations and activities.
• Maintain building and equipment operational controls.
• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations to protect the organization’s reputation.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and arranges repairs when needed.
• Contributes to team effort by achieving related results as needed.

Skills

Patrolling

Monitoring surveillance equipment

Report writing

Legal compliance

Education

Basic security training (20 hours)

Armed security training (40 hours)

Job description

Armed Security Officer Job Responsibilities:

Maintains safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

Security Officer Job Duties:

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
• Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Candidates for this position must have the following:

• Legal US Citizen
• PERC Card
• Unarmed Security: 20-hour basic security training AND Armed Security: 40 hours total security training (basic training AND armed training)