Armed Security Officer (ACT-235 Required) Full/Part Time - Philadelphia, PA

About the Role

In this role, Physical Security Officers (PSOs) can expect to work in demanding and fast-paced environments. PSOs may find themselves working in a wide range of areas, including medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues, and public events. Additionally, PSOs may be asked to work with a firearm. The mission is to protect all people, information, and property assigned while delivering high-end customer service. Physical Security Officers represent the front line of security services.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-end customer service
• Responding to emergencies
• Deterring and preventing crime
• Performing ingress/egress control procedures
• Investigating incidents
• Completing daily logs and incident reports
• Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
• Building and maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests, and co-workers
• De-escalating conflicts
• Monitoring CCTV cameras
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• ACT 235 (current)
• 21 years of age
• Current and valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in armed security required
• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test and Armed Security Officer course
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient time management skills
• Reliable transportation
• Excellent de-escalation skills
• Proficient firearms skills
• Extensive use of force knowledge
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening, and OPS training requirements

Appearance

• Officers shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and combed professional appearance.
• Beards and mustaches must be clean and neatly trimmed.
• Officer’s fingernails shall not extend more than ¼ inch from the tip of the finger or interfere in any way in the performance of duty or with the safe drawing of issued equipment.
• Fingernail polish is allowed if it does not distract from the uniform.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work under stress/pressure
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to wear a uniform
• Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) consisting of:
  • Run 100 meters in 66 seconds or less in Armed Security Officer designated uniform; followed by a 10-minute break
  • Perform 30 push-ups (no time limit) followed by a 30-minute break. If you rest during the push-ups, you must rest in the up position. Foam block will be in place for push-up stop point.
  • Perform 26 sit-ups (no time limit). If you rest during the sit-ups, you must rest in the up position.
• Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified

Pay

$25.00/hour

Benefits

• 3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K with employer matching (dollar-for-dollar match from 1-3%, 50% employer match on 4-5%)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Paid training
• Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity

Mission and Virtues

Our Mission: To lead the way in caring for, compensating, and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.

Our Virtues:

• People First: Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming.
• Servant Leadership: Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself.
• Accountability: Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed.
• Diligence: Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort, and creativity.
• Integrity: Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.