Protective Service Officer - Springfield, MA

Diversified Protection Corporation; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,005 - 55,553; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel and mileage while on duty

Job summary

A security services provider seeks a Protective Service Officer in Springfield, MA. The role entails safeguarding assets and personnel, conducting patrols, and assessing security incidents. Candidates must be lawful residents or citizens, 21 years or older, and possess a high school diploma. Armed security or law enforcement experience is crucial. The position offers a pay rate of $34.32 per hour along with additional travel and mileage compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Lawful Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen.
• At least 21 years of age.
• 2 years of armed security experience or law enforcement, or 2 years of military service.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols.
• Enforce access control procedures.
• Protect property from theft and accidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to maintain professionalism under stress

Report writing

Education

High school/GED graduate

Job description

Protective Service Officer - FPS MA - Springfield, MA

Pay Rate: $34.32 per hour

Paid Travel and Mileage while on duty

Objective

This position is under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers, and all visitors.

Essential Functions

Read and understand the English language to effectively carry out applied printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials. Have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone and radio) with co-workers and the general public. The ability to maintain a professional, tactful and courteous demeanor under stressful situations security personnel routinely encounter. Be able to compose precise short paragraphs, written reports, and other reports in the English language as necessary.

Job Duties

• Performs security patrols.
• Enforces access control procedures.
• Protects property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, fire, and accidents.
• Investigates and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, and other security-related situations.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in following the department's procedures.
• May perform other related duties as assigned by a security Lieutenant and/or security Project Manager.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Must be a Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component of the United States Armed Forces OR a U.S. Citizen
• Must have been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be a high school/GED graduate
• Must have one of the following: 2 years of armed security experience or law enforcement OR 2 years of military service (active duty or reserve) with an honorable discharge

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• The applicant must submit to a pre-employment medical exam and drug screening.
• The applicant must be able to pass an NLIC / State / Local Background check and Credit check (as applicable).
• Favorable FPS Fitness Determination (Suitability)
• State License
• 40 Hour Initial Weapons
• 36 Hour Basic Training
• Tri-Annual Refresher Training
• MEB
• OC
• First Aid, CPR, AED
• FPS Orientation
• FPS NWDTP
• FPS Firearms Qualification