Armed Security Officer – High-Profile Site & Benefits

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.; Herald (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Paid time off (PTO) varies by site

Bonus on training completion

Job summary

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc. is seeking an armed Security Officer to safeguard a high-profile site. You will monitor entrances, control access, respond to emergencies, and document incidents with precise logs and reports.

The role may involve patrols, enforcing site regulations, and maintaining safety for personnel and visitors. The position requires compliance with licensing, strong judgment, and the ability to stay composed in stressful situations while delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Armed security/Law enforcement experience or two years of US Armed Forces service preferred.
• Must meet licensing requirements for armed security.

Responsibilities

• Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process; precludes unauthorized access to facilities, and the conversion, theft or intentional destruction of physical assets; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
• Responds to unusual or emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and inclusive armed response following established protocol for the site and as dictated by the situation, by the company, and through required training and licensing; maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons as required.
• Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful, and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department.
• Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; provides information, to the extent authorized, regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; calmly directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.
• Prepares logs or reports as required for site; writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the site.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for the site, by the company, and/or through training or certification.
• Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Telephone etiquette

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma / GED

Two years armed security / law enforcement or US Armed Forces service

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc. is seeking an armed Security Officer to safeguard a high-profile site. You will monitor entrances, control access, respond to emergencies, and document incidents with precise logs and reports.

The role may involve patrols, enforcing site regulations, and maintaining safety for personnel and visitors. The position requires compliance with licensing, strong judgment, and the ability to stay composed in stressful situations while delivering