Security Officer - Armed

Prosegur Security USA, Inc; Illinois; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Prosegur Security USA, Inc. is seeking an Armed Security Officer to protect client assets, ensure personnel safety, and maintain a secure environment at designated locations.

This role requires vigilance, sound judgment under pressure, and strict adherence to security protocols. This safety-sensitive position involves patrols, access control, emergency response, and the requirement to document incidents clearly.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Military Police, law enforcement, corrections, or comparable armed security role.
• Valid armed guard license where required by state law.
• Legal authorization to carry and operate a firearm in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Certification in arrest control, restraint techniques, or equivalent defensive tactics.
• Regulatory knowledge of federal, state, and local security and firearm regulations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Aufgaben

• Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas to identify potential security risks or hazards.
• Deter, detect, and respond to security threats or incidents professionally and appropriately.
• Control access points and monitor premises to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Provide emergency response including de-escalation, detainment support, or coordination with law enforcement when required.
• Maintain accurate incident reports and documentation.
• Interact with the public in a professional and respectful manner while enforcing site rules.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement or emergency personnel as needed.

Kenntnisse

Armed security experience

Situational awareness

De-escalation skills

Public interaction

Tools

Armed guard license

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a highly skilled Armed Security Officer to protect client assets, ensure the safety of personnel, and maintain a secure environment at designated locations. This position requires vigilance, sound judgment under pressure, and strict adherence to all security protocols and regulations.

This role is considered safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving public interaction, emergency response, and the authorized handling of firearms. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, composure, and the ability to make responsible decisions in high-stress situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas toidentifypotential security risks or hazards
• Deter, detect, and respond to security threats or incidents professionally and appropriately
• Control access points andmonitorpremises to prevent unauthorized entry
• Provide emergency response including de-escalation, detainment support, or coordination with law enforcement whenrequired
• Maintainaccurateincident reports and documentation
• Interact with the public in a professional and respectful manner while enforcing site rules
• Coordinate with local law enforcement or emergency personnel as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience:Prior experience in Military Police, law enforcement, corrections, or comparable armed security rolerequired
• Licensing:Valid armed guard license where required by state law
• Legal authorization to carry andoperatea firearmin accordance withapplicable regulations
• Training:Certification in arrest control, restraint techniques, or equivalent defensive tactics
• Regulatory Compliance:Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local security and firearm regulations
• Schedule Flexibility:Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Post-Offer Employment Requirements

Employment offers for this position are contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer requirements applicable to this safety-sensitive role. These requirements are applied uniformly to all candidates in this job category and may include:

• Background investigation
• Drug screening
• Verification of credentials and licenses
• Role-related fitness-for-duty assessment conducted by a qualified third-party professional
• Active perc and FOID

These assessments are intended solely todeterminean individual's ability tosafely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active or recent federal security clearance
• Prior experience protecting federal or critical infrastructure sites
• Training in conflict resolution, crisis response, or security management

Preferred Skills:

• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail
• Effective verbal communication and de-escalation skills
• Professional judgment and emotional composure in high-pressure situations
• Ability to document incidents clearly and accurately

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods
• Ability to respond to incidents that may require physical engagement
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 50lbsas needed

This position plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and secure environment for our clients. We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual committed to the highest standards of security and professionalism.

Prosegur is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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