Off Duty Law Enforcement Officer

Description

Universal Protection Service, the leader in security opportunities, invites you to apply today to be an Off Duty Law Enforcement Officer. 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!

The ideal candidate for the Off Duty Law Enforcement 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.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations on foot or in a vehicle
• Observe and report suspicious activities and persons, and investigate any suspicious conditions and complaints and make arrests of any person committing a crime.
• Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
• Enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance at Client's properties

Position Requirements

Qualified Off Duty Law Enforcement Officer applicants will meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Licensed Police Officer
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license
• Must provide a copy of P.O.S.T Certification (Must be able to undergo Firearm range instruction and Firearm Training IF a copy of the P.O.S.T Certification cannot be provided)
• Must complete the GA Armed License Registration Process and obtain a State of Georgia, board issued Weapons Permit 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)

EOE/M/F/D/V

Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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