Job Description
Overview
Armed Guard Private Security Inc., PPO120255, is one of the area’s leading security providers in northern California, with opportunities for internal growth and advancement as well additional training (career development available).
Looking to start a career in Law Enforcement? Start here and gain relevant experience while attending school or otherwise preparing for your career.
Job Skills / Requirements
Security Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Additionally, good documentation skills are required for this position as it is important to document activities and incidents which are witnessed, or the Security Officer is involved in.
This is an ideal position for anyone who wishes to "Jump start your law enforcement career" as Armed Guard Private Security is historically known throughout the area to provide a steppingstone to those seeking employment in law enforcement.
We are seeking the best of the best. All candidates must be able to make good judgement decisions and present well to the public. All candidates must have reliable transportation and a reliable communication device. All candidates must be able to meet specific requirements, pass a drug test (including THC), and possess a clean DMV record (if selected for an assignment where driving is required).
Security Guard
Armed Guard Private Security, Inc is actively seeking candidates who have a current BSIS Security Guard Card for graveyard shifts. Most graveyard shifts are between 2000 - 0830 depending on assignment. Current shift availability: 0000 - 0400 or 0100 - 0500
All candidates who present with all of the required security guard card training certificates will be offered a $500.00 hiring bonus or the opportunity to participate in the Weapons Training Package.
The Weapons Training Package will include the candidate's, Initial Baton Course, Initial Chemical Agents/OC (Pepper spray) Course, Initial Taser/Electronic Control Device Course, and Initial Firearms Course with required live scan will be paid in full by Armed Guard Private Security, Inc. The candidate would be responsible for all fees required by BSIS for the Baton permit and Exposed Firearm licensing, and assessment fees.
Wage Scale: $16.54 - $18.70.
Wage scale is dependent upon training and licensure/certifications:
BSIS Firearm Permit
BSIS Baton Permit
BSIS Taser Certification
BSIS Chemical Agent Certification
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification
Required:
Candidates must be at least 18 years old
Must have H.S. Diploma/GED
Must be legally authroized to work in the United States
Must have valid Driver's License or state issued I.D.
Must have reliable transportation
Must pass a drug test, including TCH
Must pass a DOJ/FBI Fingerprint Live Scan.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for majority of assigned shifts.
Must be able to physically control hostile subjects, including restraining in handcuffs, if/when required.
Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs. in a safe manner on occasion.
Must be able to safely retain any weapons on person against potential assailants who may try to take them from the guard.
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma/GED
Certification Requirements (All)
BSIS Security Guard License
Additional Information / Benefits
Armed Guard Private Security is not only committed to being the best security company around, but also the best security employer around.
Upon hire, each employee is issued uniforms, a company owned cell phone and two-way radio for reporting and communication needs.
In addition to hourly wage, we pay all employees a TAX FREE hourly cell phone reimbursement and weekly reimbursement for use of any employee owned equipment. We offer equipment purchasing programs to help purchase duty weapons, as well as additional training opportunities.
Benefits offered: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, sick pay, holiday pay, 401k, flex spending account, dependent spending account, paid vacation time, and more.
This job reports to the Regional Field Manager
This is a Part-Time position 3rd Shift, Weekends.
Travel is required occasionally