Security Officer - Armed - Full-time / Part-time

At Universal Protection Service, our vision is to be exceptional--to maintain exceptional people, to provide exceptional service, and to create exceptional results. Join a company that cares for and recognizes its people. Universal Protection Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. As a Armed Security Officer, you will provide armed, uniformed security to a variety of clients.

The successful Armed Security candidate is responsible for providing security services at assigned locations. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Driving and foot patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
• Reporting suspicious activities and persons
• Writing detailed narrative reports, maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
• Responding to emergency situations requiring security assistance
• Monitoring access control through an admittance process
• Screening visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite or bar their admittance to the site or facility
• Checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations

Position Requirements

Qualified Armed Security Professional applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must possess a Retired Police Officer Permit to Carry (RPO) and SORA license; this position pays $20 hourly
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Vehicle Patrol Officers must be minimum 25 years of age and have 0 points on DMV report for the last 5 years. Please bring a recent DMV printout to your interview.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites

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)

Division Northeast - Universal Protection Service