Armed Security Officer- Multiple shifts

OPS Security Group LLC; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OPS Security Group LLC in New Jersey is recruiting Physical Security Officers to protect people, information and property while delivering high-end customer service. Officers may work at medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events, with potential firearm responsibilities in certain assignments.

The role requires enforcing access control, responding to emergencies, deterring crime, performing logs and patrols, and maintaining professional rapport with clients and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of face-to-face customer service experience.
• Must meet one of: four years armed security, three years military, or completion of a state/federal certified academy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of use of force policies.
• Ability to obtain state armed security license and required certifications (OCAT, PATH, PPBT).
• Background checks including FBI/state checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high end customer service
• Respond to emergencies
• Deter and prevent crime
• Ingress/egress control procedures
• Investigate incidents
• Complete daily logs and incident reports
• Conduct regular walking or vehicle patrols
• Build rapport with clients and co-workers
• Detain suspects
• Monitor CCTV cameras
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Armed security experience

Military experience

Law enforcement academy

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Hours: 40 HPW
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Shift times: 3p-11p

Shift 2:
Hours: 32 HPW
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Shift times: Monday and Tuesday- 3p-11p, and Saturday and Sunday- 7a-3p

Job Summary / Job Purpose:

The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering high-end customer service. PSOs represent the front line of our security services. 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 firearms.

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
• Detaining suspects
• Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified
• Monitoring CCTV cameras
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of face-to-face customer service experience
• Possess at least one of the following experience / education criteria: o 1) Four years of armed security experience 2) Three years of military experience 3) Successful completion of a state or federal certified law enforcement training academy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extensive use of force knowledge
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Must be able to obtain state required armed security officer license
• Ability to obtain OCAT, PATH, and PPBT certifications
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

Licence:

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

These are the 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 requesting 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 und er stress / pressure
• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Ability to wear a uniform
• Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) Consisting of;
  • Run 100 meters in 66 seconds or less; followed by a 10 min break
  • Perform 30 push-ups (no time limit) followed by a 30 min break

OPS Security Group 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 know 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.

High Performance : Deliver with precision and unwavering dedication. Own your outcomes, act with discipline, and pursue excellence in all you do.

Disclaimer and Signature:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification . They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At-Will Employment

Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of required background screenings, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. These include a federal criminal history check, a State Police criminal history check (PATCH), local criminal record checks, and a Child Abuse History Clearance. Background checks will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and only to the extent permitted by law. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each result is reviewed individually, considering the nature of the offense, its relevance to the position, and the time elapsed.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ACT235 Certified

CPR/AED Certified

NJ SORA

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