Security Officer; Armed

Job Description

This armed position is under the direct supervision of the Manager for assigned high‑profile sites and performs a variety of security‑related duties. In this role you will observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel.

As an armed officer you may respond to unusual or emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response as dictated by the situation and protocol. You will also assist in preserving order, enforcing regulations and directives related to personnel, visitors, and premises, controlling access to the client site through the admittance process, and monitoring entrances and exits to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.

Assignments may involve patrolling the site on foot or in vehicle; checking for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations; protecting evidence or scenes of incidents in case of accidents, emergencies, or investigations; and preparing logs or reports as requested. These duties may expose you to stressful situations.

• The functions described provide the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non‑essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately and may include function, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties, tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• Control access to client site or facility through the admittance process; prevent unauthorized access and the conversion, theft or intentional destruction of physical assets; assist visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry.
• Respond to unusual or emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response following established protocol for the site and as dictated by the situation, by the company, and through required training and licensing; maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons as required.
• Provide an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; offer courteous, respectful, and pleasant interactions that present a good image of the client and its security department.
• Communicate in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; provide information, to the extent authorized, regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Monitor entrances and exits; act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; control movements of people and vehicles and parking; operate a gate and examine vehicle contents; monitor remote entrances using closed circuit television; operate remote access devices; calmly direct persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
• Patrol assigned site on foot or in vehicle; check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons;…