Armed Security Officers

American Security Group, LLC

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Great benefits
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Free uniforms
Free training
Free checking
Direct deposit
Flexible hours
Incentives

Job summary

American Security Group, LLC in Richmond, VA, is seeking Armed Security Officers with strong communication and customer service skills. Prior security or law enforcement experience is preferred but not required; we value attention to detail and reliability.

Patrol, access control, and report writing are typical duties. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $18.00 to $25.00 plus overtime, full-time and part-time shifts, and benefits.

Qualifications

  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2+ years experience in security preferred, but not required
  • Experience with people - customer service
  • Effective written and verbal communication - must speak fluent English
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
  • Height/Weight proportionate / ability to take/pass a PT test
  • US Citizen or Green Card holder
  • Must have very clean VA DMV Driving Record and a valid VA Drivers License
  • May be required to take a Medical Physical and a Physical Fitness Test
  • Required to take an on-site written exam and oral interview
  • Must pass an online job fit assessment test
  • May be required to take a pre-employment drug screen
  • *MUST HAVE Current Armed DCJS Registration preferred (.40 cal preferred)
  • MUST HAVE Duty Web Gear with at least double retention holster

Responsibilities

  • #1 is being friendly and attentive
  • Reliable for work ie; can we count on you?
  • Attentive to your surroundings and environment
  • Likes todocument details
  • You may be required to verify identification, vehicle registrations, ID cards, etc.
  • Access control, familiar with Virginia traffic and criminal laws
  • Report anything unusual and/or suspicious immediately

Skills

Communication
Customer service
Report writing
Verbal communication
Written communication
English fluency
Physical endurance
Driving record clean

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ARMED SECURITY OFFICERS

Our "Protective Services Division" is seeking candidates with previous experience in security or related law enforcement fields. We are looking for customer friendly people,who pay attention to detail and have good social skills! Although preferred, security experience is not always necessary to work these positions.

Immediate need for FULL and Part-Time Shifts:

Located in Richmond Metro Area / Petersburg, VA

Armed Security Officers must have great communication and people skills and be a good report writer. You must also be in good physical and mental condition. We encourage retired law enforcement, military and VETS to apply!

Salary: $18.00 to $25.00 ++ /hour + O/T

Responsibilities
  • #1 is being friendly and attentive
  • #2 Reliable for work ie; can we count on you?
  • #3 Attentive to your surroundings and environment
  • #4 Likes todocument details
  • You may be required to verify identification, vehicle registrations, ID cards, etc.
  • Access control, familiar with Virginia traffic and criminal laws
  • Report anything unusual and/or suspicious immediately
Qualifications
  • Be at least 21 years of age;
  • High School Diplomaor GEDrequired
  • 2+ years experience in security preferred, but not required
  • Experience with people - customer service
  • Effective written and verbal communication - must speak fluent English
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
  • Height/Weight proportionate / ability to take/pass a PT test
  • US Citizen or Green Card holder
  • Must have very clean VA DMV Driving Record and a valid VA Drivers License
  • May be required to take a Medical Physical and a Physical Fitness Test
  • Required to take an on-site written exam and oral interview
  • Must pass an online job fit assessment test
  • May be required to take a pre-employment drug screen
  • *MUST HAVE Current Armed DCJS Registration preferred (.40 cal preferred)
  • MUST HAVE Duty Web Gear with at least double retention holster

Compensation: We offer hourly pay based on the job location. Typical hour wages begin at $18.00and 25.00 per hour for armed positions. *NEW* PERFORMANCE AND REFERRAL BONUSES!!

American Security Group, LLC ("ASG") is located in Richmond, VA. We are a locally owned small business who care about our employees and their families. We have been providing security since 1994 and know what it takes to become a leading provider of security services in this market!

We offer

  • great benefits
  • upward growth opportunities
  • free uniforms
  • free training
  • free checking accounts
  • free direct deposit
  • flexible work hours
  • and lots of other incentives and benefits!!

DCJS # 11-1664

EOE

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