Professional Security Officer

Description

Universal Protection Service, the leader in security opportunities, invites you to apply today to be one of our dynamic Professional Security Officers. At Universal Protection Service, our vision is to be exceptional---to maintain exceptional people, to provide exceptional service, and to create exceptional results. Universal Protection Service seeks passionate applicants who love working with people. Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

The ideal candidate for the Professional Security Officer position is excellent with customers and has an impressive ability to communicate. This is a great opportunity to join Universal Protection Service, a dynamic high-powered security team focused on securing client properties while delivering exceptional customer service.

Universal Protection Service is looking for Active/Retired Law Enforcement officers and Active/Retired Firefighters for a Major Television Studio that produces four (4) syndicated television shows in Stamford, CT. MUST POSSESS CT STATE GUARD CARD. Military background preferred but not required. The job duties will include, but are not limited to Stage and Production Security, Television Show Security, and Overnight Security. Must be able to work a flexible and ever-changing schedule with irregular hours, which includes 12-hour shifts. Candidates should have impressive physical strength and stature, an imposing presence, sound judgment, sharp reflexes and the ability to intervene quickly when faced with imminient physical threat(s) among potentially volatile combatants. Must be able to work well within a team environment. This position pays $23-$25 hourly.

Applicants MUST:

• Posess vallid CT STATE GUARD CARD
• Be Active or Retired Law Enforcement or FireFighter
• Be able to work flexible hours
• Meet the criteria specified above

Position Requirements



Qualified Professional Security Officer Applicants will meet the following criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid CT State Guard License
• As a condition of employment, employee must 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.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Essential Physical and Mental Functions

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
• 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
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

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