Taser Security Officer - $18/hr

Per-Mar-Security-Services-1; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Per Mar Security Services in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a dedicated security officer to protect client sites and provide customer service. This unarmed role involves patrolling, escorting visitors, issuing access badges, and logging events in the security system.

The position offers days, evenings, and overnight shifts, with opportunities to cover additional hours. A state security officer license and a valid driver’s license are required, along with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State Security Officer License required.
• Valid driver’s license and pre-employment background check.
• Technical training or college education in related field preferred.
• Previous security officer experience preferred.
• Values: Integrity, Communication, Excellent Service, Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Stand guard at post, direct visitors, issue access badges, and provide escorts as needed.
• Carrying a taser may be required.
• Log visitor data and basic reports in security system.
• Conduct foot patrols per post orders.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies as directed.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Wear and maintain PPE per policy and post orders.
• Follow client site duties and post-orders.
• Work extra hours to fill shifts.

Skills

Security officer

Patrol duties

Access control

Customer service

Emergency response

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or college education

Job description

Fort Madison, IA, United States of America

Work with the best! Per Mar Security, an industry leader in providing integrated security solutions, is seeking hardworking, motivated people.

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,600 team members, operating in 25 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses, including security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services, and background checks.

Job Skills / Requirements

Security Officers serve as a safeguard to the client’s premises and a customer service representative, providing escort for vendors and visitors, conducting foot patrols, restricting access as required, and providing general security for the facility. This position is unarmed and not authorized to carry any weapons, ammunition or other protective gear and devices.

Dayshift, Evening and overnight shifts available!!

In this role, you will:

• Stand guard at security officer post, directing visitors, issuing access badges, and providing escorts as necessary.
• Carrying a taser may be required.
• Log visitor data and other basic reports in the security computer system.
• Conduct foot patrols in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies as directed in post orders.
• Look for and report potential safety hazards.
• Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined for the position and follow all PPE policies and procedures.
• Follow all client site-specific duties, as required and outlined in post-orders.
• Work additional hours when necessary – fill open shifts, as needed.
• Adhere to the highest standards of ethical business conduct and compliance by acting lawfully, ethically, honestly and professionally in the performance of their jobs at all times as well as be in compliance with company policy and procedures as it relates to their job function.
• Assume responsibility for understanding and complying with Per Mar Security Services attendance expectations.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by interacting with the Per Mar Security Services internal/external customers (including, but not limited to: current customers, prospective customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, supervisors and management) in a mutually respectful manner regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and all other protected classes.

What you’ll need:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State Security Officer License
• Valid driver’s license and submit to pre-employment background check
• Technical training or college education in the related field (preferred)
• Previous experience as a security officer (preferred
• Must possess the values important to Per Mar Security – Integrity, Communication, Excellent Service, and Accountability.

Additional Information / Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

This job reports to the Operations Manager

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.