Security Officer

Taney County Partnership; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound is seeking an armed Security Officer to protect guests and staff while maintaining a visible presence across the facility. The role emphasizes customer service, rapid response to threats, and adherence to safety procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3–5 years in armed security or related fields, a valid Concealed Carry Permit and a Missouri guard card, plus the ability to pass fitness and background checks. Branson, MO location.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond calmly, rationally, and with discernment in a stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong customer focus.
• Outgoing, personable, likable, approachable and even-tempered.
• Maintain fitness for swift and appropriate emergency responses.
• Self-motivated with limited supervision.
• Available to work all shifts and travel for training.
• Branson, MO guard card eligibility (Missouri employees).
• Concealed Carry Permit required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Meet PA ACT 235 certification requirements where applicable.
• Background checks, drug and alcohol screenings, and psychological wellbeing checks.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote a culture aligned with mission, values, safety statements.
• Provide highest level of customer service and collaborate with guest service teams.
• Demonstrate and support Sight & Sound security culture with guests and staff.
• Provide armed security and respond to threats affecting life or bodily injury.
• Maintain a visible onsite security presence and monitor facility and property.
• Stay current with security procedures and build relationships with local public safety.
• Attend annual training as required by Security Manager/Trainer.

Skills

Armed security experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

Description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The Security Officer is an armed position that supports the Security philosophy and the mission of Sight & Sound by serving our guests, visitors, and co-workers, and stewards our facility and property.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively promote and exemplify a culture that upholds our mission, values, and safety statements.
• Consistently provide the highest level of customer service and proactively partner across guest service departments and teams to create an exceptional guest experience.
• Commit to consistently demonstrate and support the culture of Sight & Sound in interactions with both guests and team members.
• Protect fellow workers by providing armed security while monitoring and taking appropriate actions to threats affecting life or serious bodily injury.
• Steward our facility and property by maintaining an alert onsite presence, with visible interior and exterior rounds.
• Understand basic security principles and how to implement them while delivering top quality customer service to our guests and employees.
• Attend and complete all annual training set by the Security Manager/Trainer (range qualifications and classroom).
• Stay current with Sight & Sound security procedures and SOPs and establish strong working relationships with local public safety entities (fire, police, outside security contractors).
• Intentionally engage in positive, cordial relationships with Sight & Sound coworkers and guests.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites

• Ability to respond calmly, rationally, and with discernment in a stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing, personable, likable, approachable, and even-tempered.
• Maintain a fitness level that allows for a swift and appropriate response to emergencies.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Available to work all shifts and travel occasionally for training.
• Missouri employees – currently hold or be eligible to obtain a Branson, MO Guard Card.
• Valid Concealed Carry Permit.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Other Skills And/or Requirements

• Must be able to meet the following physical requirements upon hire and annually thereafter (PA Act 235 requirements):
  • A physical exam by a medical doctor.
  • Uncorrected vision of at least 20/70 in one eye and 20/200 in the other; corrected vision of at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other.
  • Pass a hearing examination (hearing aids permitted).
  • Pass a psychological examination administered by a licensed psychologist.
  • Have no conviction of a disqualifying criminal offense.
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness assessment, both pre-employment and annually thereafter.
• Must pass a drug and alcohol screening, both pre-employment and annually thereafter.
• Must pass a psychological wellbeing checkup annually.
• Must pass a background check, both pre-employment and annually thereafter.
• Lancaster employees must maintain a current PA ACT 235 certification.
• Branson employees must maintain the ability to demonstrate the equivalent competencies required by PA ACT 235 and acquire a Concealed Carry Permit.
• Employees in this position are subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.

Education and/or Experience: Minimum high school diploma; 3–5 years of armed security, police, or military training required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position are active in nature. You will be on your feet most of the day, walking and running regularly, using stairs regularly, working outdoors and indoors, consistently communicating with team members on a headset, and physically assisting guests. Assisting guests may involve lifting and/or supporting guests in and out of wheelchairs, seats, etc. This position is expected to frequently operate vehicles as well as lift/exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally. The full physical requirements of this job are available upon request.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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