Armed Security Officer(ACT-235 Required) - Pittsburgh, PA- Friday/Saturday 1pm-9pm shift

OPS Security Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account (optional)

Vision

401K with employer matching

Paid training

Career progression

Job summary

OPS Security Group is seeking an Armed Security Officer for a Friday/Saturday 1pm-9pm shift in Pittsburgh, PA. The role requires ACT-235 and entails protecting people and property while delivering high-end customer service in demanding environments, including medical centers and government facilities.

You will conduct patrols, monitor CCTV, respond to emergencies, deter crime, and complete reports. Strong de-escalation, firearms skills, and background checks are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have ACT 235 (current).
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of armed security recommended.
• Must pass Physical Agility Test and Armed Security Officer course.
• Must pass drug screen.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent de-escalation skills.
• Proficient firearms skills.
• Background investigation and screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high end customer service.
• Responding to emergencies.
• Deterring and preventing crime.
• Performing ingress/egress control procedures.
• Investigating incidents.
• Completing daily logs and incident reports.
• Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols.
• Building and maintaining rapport with clients and co-workers.
• De-escalating conflicts.
• Monitoring CCTV cameras.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

ACT 235

21 years old

Valid DL

Armed security exp

PAT pass

Drug screen

Communication

Reliable transport

De-escalation

Firearms skill

Background check

Job description

Armed Security Officer(ACT-235 Required) - Pittsburgh, PA- Friday/Saturday 1pm-9pm shift

OPS Security Group is a trusted security provider supporting government and commercial sites across PA, NJ, and DE. Our team is known for professionalism, reliability, and maintaining high standards in the field. We focus on placing officers in stable roles with clear expectations and consistent schedules.

Compensation and Anticipated Hours:

• Medical Benefits
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Vision
• 401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match
  on 4-5%
• Paid training
• Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity
• Job Summary
  In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO’s) can expect to be working in demanding and fast
  paced environments. PSO’s may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include
  medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally PSOs
  may be asked to work with a firearm. The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and
  property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. PSOs represent the front line
  of our security services.
  
• Job Duties / Essential Functions
  • Delivering high end customer service
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Deterring and preventing crime
  • Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
  • Investigating incidents
  • Completing daily logs and incident reports
  • Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
  • Building and Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
  • De-escalating conflicts
  • Monitoring CCTV cameras
  • Performing other related duties as assigned
• Skills / Qualifications
  • ACT 235 (current)
  • 21 years of age
  • Current and valid DL
  • High school diploma or GED
  • (1) year experience in armed security recommended
  • Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test and Armed Security Officer course
  • Must be able to pass drug screenExcellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient time management skills
  • Reliable transportation
  • Excellent de-escalation skills
  • Proficient firearms skills
  • Extensive use of force knowledge
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements
• Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
  • These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
    • Ability to work under stress / pressure
    • Ability to lift 25 pounds
    • Ability to wear a uniform
    • Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
    • Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified

Our Mission:
To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.
Our Virtues:
People First: Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming.
Servant Leadership: Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself.
Accountability: Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed.
Diligence: Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity.
Integrity: Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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