Security Officer - Armed

Now recruiting Armed Security Patrol Officers for Salt Lake City, UT to work nights!

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

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Valid Firearms, Baton, and OC/Pepper spray permits.
• Must have a duty belt with all equipment
• 9mm, 40 cal., or 45mm semi-automatic firearm with the listed caliper listed on the firearms permit
• Must meet minimum Company Driving criteria
• Level 2 or higher holster

Pay = $10.50Hr.

Must meet minimum Company Driving Criteria.

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

• Patrolling interior and exterior areas of assigned locations
• Reporting suspicious activities and persons
• Writing detailed narrative reports, maintaining daily activity reports (DARs)
• Maintaining access control through an admittance process
• Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite or bar their admittance to the site or facility
• Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations

Position Requirements

Requirements for this position include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be at least 18 years of age. Must meet State guidelines for Armed Security.
• Must possess a valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying.
• 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.
• 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)

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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

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