Special Police Officer

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Security position within the U.S. requiring armed guard credentials and a valid Armed Special Police Officer license. Responsibilities include executing assigned duties per policy, maintaining safety and compliance, and undergoing extensive background checks and drug screening.

Applicants should have an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice (or 60 credit hours with core courses) and a minimum of three years in the field, plus a valid driver's license and work authorization.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States (U.S. citizens preferable).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Pass standard background checks and drug screening as per licensing.
• Ideal candidates have 3+ years armed guard experience and a valid Armed Special Police Officer license.

Responsibilities

• Duties may vary and be assigned according to business necessity.
• Follow safe work practices and comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Complete background checks, licensing verifications, and drug screening as required.

Skills

Armed guard experience

Armed Special Police Officer license

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties, or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.

Minimum Required Standards, Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• Authorized to work in the United State (U.S. citizens preferable)
• At minimum, possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent (see additional required Specific Experience).
• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Successfully pass standard background checks, as per Licensing requirements.
• Must submit to an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit checks if applicable
• Successfully pass drug screening, as per Licensing requirements; May be subject to random drug testing.
• Ideal candidates have at least (3) years of armed guard experience and possess a valid Armed Special Police Officer license and be willing to transfer to systems if offered the position.

Specific Experience Required:

Possess an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice (or 60 credit hours with 27 hours in core curriculum) from a fully accredited Institution and have been employed in the field of Criminal Justice during the past year and have the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.