Armed Security Officer

About the role

This position is suited for a flexible person with armed security, military, or law enforcement experience who is willing to go to whichever job site in the Greater Lansing Area they are needed to help secure and protect visitors, grounds, and staff in an armed capacity.

Responsibilities

• Be a positive reflection of the company and yourself by assisting client staff, visitors, and coworkers, and maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
• Stay alert and be on the lookout for any suspicious activities and incidents.
• Maintain a professional appearance and stand guard in and around building lobbies, reception areas, control centers, etc.
• Conduct foot and/or vehicle patrols of your assigned areas performing security officer duties as required.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas, check employee and vendor IDs, and follow proper access procedures.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors, enforcing the policies and procedures of the assigned location and reporting any safety concerns.
• Be ready and able to assist in emergencies, including the administering of CPR/First Aid/AED care and communicating with emergency personnel using the proper protocols.
• Maintain professional communication with the client staff, follow through with client requests, and keep the site supervisor/operations manager updated on all client communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must be a current holder of a valid, unexpired Michigan CPL.
• Must have prior armed experience in either armed security, law enforcement, or military roles.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be of good moral character and have the ability to pass a criminal background check, with no felony convictions, and no misdemeanor convictions for criminal sexual conduct or related offenses, theft, assault, illegal substances, multiple alcohol related offenses, or crimes of moral turpitude, is required.
• Must be able to pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must present a friendly, positive, professional image, adhering to our Appearance and Grooming policy.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to read and write in the English language and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and reports.
• Intermediate computer skills required – Comfortable with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certification.
• Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL).
• LEOSA Credential.

Skills

• Customer Service.
• Observation and Reporting.
• Security Presence.
• Access Control.
• Safety Patrol.
• Emergency Response.
• Security Liaison.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Sick Days.

Pay

$19.89 - $20.09/hour (rates vary by work site)

Schedule

Shifts available: Mon - Sun (various days), 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts. Part-time positions available from 16-36 hours per week based on availability. Weekend availability is required for this role.