L.E.O Armed Security Officer

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Arlington, VA, US

Salary Range: $41.00 To $43.00 Annually

Join PGSUSA – Protecting What Matters Since 1996

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a trusted leader in the security industry? Since 1996, PGSUSA has been dedicated to providing exceptional security solutions across America. We're on a mission to find the best security professionals to join our growing team.

When we started PGSUSA, we did so with the knowledge that we had the experience and the expertise to provide the best service in the industry. Set out to create an environment founded upon the principles of protection, customer service and reputation. dedication and commitment were always the driving force of our growth and with nearly 30 years behind us platinum group security has emerged as one of the premier security companies in South Florida and across the United States.

The demand for better security personnel will always be the foundation for change. As a result expenses continue to rise and cost is more relevant today than it has ever been. While most security companies compromise by hiring inexperienced personnel, PGSUSA has taken the opposite approach, working smarter and looking only for the best and the brightest. We look for other ways to reduce cost by limiting turnover, creating more opportunity from within, and integrating technology.

we realize that compromising our personnel will compromise our reputation. It is our desire to lead! We believe that hospitality combined with the latest technology implemented using a cost-effective approach is the future of our industry. Our strength is experienced employees, strong leaders, and successful integration.

If you’re passionate about safety, skilled in customer service, and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a highly visible, professional armed security presence at the assigned national media facility
• Protect employees, executives, visitors, guests, and client property.
• Monitor access control, visitor screening, employee entrances, and restricted areas.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to security incidents, emergencies, alarms, disturbances, and threats.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness and identify potential security concerns before they escalated.
• Respond to active-threat/active-shooter situations in accordance with established procedures and training.
• Conduct security patrols and inspections as assigned.
• Enforce client security policies, post orders, and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness and identify potential security concerns before they escalated.
• Respond to active-threat/active-shooter situations in accordance with established procedures and training.
• Conduct security patrols and inspections as assigned.
• Maintain accurate incident reports and daily activity reports.
• Enforce client security policies, post orders, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate incident reports and daily activity reports.
• Communicate effectively with client management, PGS USA supervisors, fellow security officers, and law-enforcement personnel.
• Coordinate with MPD and other emergency responders when necessary.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding the appropriate use of force and escalation of incidents.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client operations, personnel, security procedures, and sensitive information.
• Provide professional customer service while maintaining a strong security posture.

Physical Requirements:

• The position requires an individual who is physically capable of standing and walking for extended periods, conducting security patrols, and responding quickly to emergencies.
• Candidates must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and demonstrate the judgment, maturity, emotional control, and situational awareness expected of an experienced law-enforcement professiona l.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in security, law enforcement, military, or a related field is…