Armed Security Officer (Uniform Division)

Phoenix Holdings Group Emergency Services Group; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Holdings Group Emergency Services Group is seeking qualified candidates for roles requiring a high school diploma, state-required training for licensing, and a valid driver's license. Military or public safety experience is valued, including law enforcement, security, or firefighting backgrounds.

Applicants must be 21 or older, eligible to work in the United States, willing to work flexible shifts, and able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing.
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license.
• Must possess one or more of the following: Military/ public safety experience, CPSA/ law enforcement education, or military service.

Responsibilities

• Operate radio or telephone equipment and monitor consoles.
• Interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Exercise effective oral and written communication, active listening, and quick issue identification.
• Be able to interpret situations and act on critical issues promptly.

Skills

Radio operation

Public interaction

Oral communication

Active listening

Situational assessment

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

State-required training/licensing

Driver's license

Public Safety Academy certification

Bachelor's degree in law enforcement/criminal justice

8+ years military service

Associate's degree or 60 credits in criminal justice

Job description

The Ideal Candidate

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license
• Type and Length of Specific Experience Required
• Must possess one or more of the following:
• Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
• Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• A minimum of 8 or more years of active service in any military branch
• Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

The Ideal Candidate

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license
• Type and Length of Specific Experience Required
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
  • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
  • Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
  • A minimum of 8 or more years of active service in any military branch
  • Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license
• Type and Length of Specific Experience Required
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
  • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
  • Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
  • A minimum of 8 or more years of active service in any military branch
  • Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

Skills Required

• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail

Other

• Must be at least 21 years old or the minimum age required by the State
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
• Be able to work flexible schedules
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Physical Requirements And Environment

Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat

Major activity: Walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, walking, and sitting. Minimal to no stooping or kneeling.