Special Police Officer

Paragon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon seeks a Special Police Officer to ensure security and safety at various facilities. Duties include monitoring activities, responding to incidents, and enforcing regulations while requiring qualifications such as armed guard experience and an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid Armed Special Police Officer license preferred.
• At least 3 years of armed guard experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report activities and incidents at work site.
• Preclude unauthorized access and respond to emergencies.
• Preserve order and enforce site regulations.

Skills

Security awareness

Incident response

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

As a Paragon Special Police Officer (SPO) you will observe and report activities and incidents while assigned to your work site. This includes providing for the security and safety of facilities, property and personnel.

Additionally, primary responsibilities include precluding unauthorized access to facilities, responding to unusual or emergency situations, using appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response as dictated by the situation and protocol, making periodic tours to check for irregularities and inspecting protection devices and fire control equipment. Lastly, duties also include preserving order and acting to enforce regulations / directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

Requirements

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 Paragon 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

VA License Number : 11-4665 | NV PILB Lic #1411