Security Officer

Green Mtn. Concert Services, Inc.; Town of Amherst, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Mtn. Concert Services, Inc. (GMCS) is seeking licensed security officers for on-site duties in Amherst, NY. The role offers flexible hours – build your own schedule by requesting shifts – with opportunities at top venues and events.

Responsibilities include observing and reporting incidents, controlling access, patrolling sites, protecting scenes, and responding to emergencies. GMCS emphasizes guest services, confidentiality, training, and career growth. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must meet licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Travel required; travel reimbursements available.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, ensuring security and safety.
• Enforces site regulations for personnel, visitors and premises.
• Controls access to client site or facility.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or vehicle, checks for hazards and violations.
• Protects evidence or scene during accidents or investigations.
• Responds to incidents such as fires, medical emergencies, or threats.
• Prepares logs and reports as required.
• Performs protection and security services as directed by GMCS.

Skills

Guest service oriented

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GMCS has been providing professional security services since 1995. Our culture from the start has been about growing the skills of each individual and staying on the cutting edge of security services.

Top Reasons To Join GMCS

• Flexible Hours; build your own schedule by requesting shifts.
• Work at the best venues and events.
• A trusted security position looks great on a resume.
• Be part of an industry-leading company and great team.
• Make a difference by helping to keep people safe.
• Build transferable skills and increase your knowledge while increasing your pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GMCS is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and other non-merit factors. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity with GMCS.

For more than two decades Green Mtn. Concert Services, Inc. (GMCS) has specialized in providing unarmed, onsite security solutions to high-profile special events, educational institutions, industrial, corporate, and municipal clients. GMCS security is heavily rooted in guest services, first-class training, and professional conduct. Today GMCS continues to set the standard for quality security professionals.

Work to begin end of August in Amherst, however there is work in the surrounding area.

WHY WORK FOR GMCS?

• Outstanding experience for your resume
• Great starting pay. $18.50 an hour for licensed guards
• Opportunities to increase pay with professional development pay increases
• No experience necessary, we will train YOU!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Enforces regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Controls access to client site or facility.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
• Protects evidence or scene of the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.
• Prepares logs and reports as required.
• Responsibilities may include any and all protection and security services as required by the client and directed by GMCS.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• 18 years or older.
• High level of confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive situations
• Guest service oriented.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Work locations vary. Travel required. Travel reimbursements are available.
• Physical requirements as follows:
  • Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
  • Additional physical requirements may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours.