Elite Armed Security Officer -Abilene
About the position The Elite Armed Security Officer position at Universal Protection Service involves providing high-quality security services to protect people and property. The role includes conducting armed and unarmed patrols, monitoring security systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The officer will also be responsible for reporting incidents and assisting customers and visitors in a professional manner.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.
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- Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
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- Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
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- Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
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- Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
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- Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
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- Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements.
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- Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
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- Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
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- Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.
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- Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management.
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- Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders.
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- Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both orally and in writing.
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- Preserve order and act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
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- Maintain awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders.
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- Use glass break tool when necessary to save children or adults stuck in hot vehicles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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- Possess, or be able to obtain, any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.
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- Must be willing to be trained on, carry, and utilize, if necessary, a Taser and baton.
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- Minimum of three (3) years of civilian law enforcement or military experience.
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- Be at least 21 years of age, or higher if required by the state.
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- Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
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- Be able to work flexible schedules and respond to work assignments with little to no advance notice.
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- Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
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- Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
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- Effective oral and written communication skills.
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- Problem solving skills.
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- Active listening skills.
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- Assess and evaluate situations effectively.
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- Identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
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- Research, investigate, compile information.
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- Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy.
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- Write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
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- Teamwork skills.
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- Attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
- Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone.
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- Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) or verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field.
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- Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies.
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- A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch.
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- Associate's degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service.
Benefits
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