Armed Security Officer / Cleveland

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security in Cleveland, MS, is seeking an Armed Security Officer. The role involves patrolling the area, providing customer service, and using gates, cameras, and metal detectors to maintain safety.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a security permit/training, and a valid driver's license with a clean background. Firearm training and ownership of a weapon are required or preferred. The schedule is 7 days a week from 2pm to 10pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Security guard permit, training, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with clean background.
• Firearm training and ownership of weapon required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols on foot or stands in assigned area to ensure safety.
• Provides customer service and performs general duties.
• Uses radio/telephone with proper communication skills.
• Prepares daily activity, incident, and fire reports; maintains equipment.

Skills

Patrol duties

Reporting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Security Guard Permit/Training

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Gates

Cameras

Metal detectors

Job description

This position is for an Armed Security Officer with a business in Cleveland, MS.

Duties and Responsibilities: Patrols on foot or stands in assigned area to ensure safety and security. Provides customer service and performs general duties. Uses proper communication skills for radio and telephone. Prepares daily activity reports, Incident Reports, Fire Reports, etc. Maintains appearance and Equipment. Multitasks with gates, cameras, metal detectors, etc.

Education and Experience: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Security Guard Permit, Training, or equivalent. Valid Driver's License, Clean Background and Drug Test (Drug test will be administered). Firearm Training and Own your Own weapon. Preferred: LEO or Military background.

Skills: Knowledge of security and criminal investigation methods and operations commensurate with education/experience. Ability to carry out assigned duties with integrity and honesty. Skill in applying appropriate behavior when greeting and assisting members of the public. Ability to understand and prepare written materials at a moderate level, such as incident reports, as would be required through completion of high school. Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement. Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow. Ability to maintain working relationship with co-workers.

Located in Cleveland MS. This job is 7 days a week from 2pm-10:00pm. Experienced Armed Guards required.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit or stand or walk for long periods of time. Maybe required to climb stairs, reach and grab items over your head. Must have good balance and coordination. Must be able to have close visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures (inspections and such). Ability to successfully participate and complete departmental specific required training that includes hands on training, firearm qualifications, and competencies.