Armed Security Officer

Holmes Detective Agency is looking for:

ARMED Security Officers for our Exton location (HOURS CAN RANGE ANYTIME BETWEEN 930AM - 630PM)

** YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN 15 MILES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION **

** YOU MUST HAVE YOUR ACT 235 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION **

The Security Officer may be asked to perform many essential functions where they work:

• Ensures the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises
• Greets guests and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner
• Handles security issues or emergency situations appropriately
• Meets and continues to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications
• Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others
• Maintains awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders

Physical and Mental Functions:

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers; includes hand/eye coordination
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Qualifications/Requirements:

• MUST HAVE ACT 235 CERTIFICATION AND OWN A PERSONAL WEAPON
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 21 years of age
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty
• Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard
• Neat and professional appearance
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active driver's license?
• Do you have your ACT 235 Certification?

Experience:

• armed security: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location