Security Officer - Special Operations

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Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Hours:

This is an on-call position with variable hours.

Do you want to be part of a fun, growing company where you can make a difference? Since 1946 General Security Services Corporation (GSSC) DBA Midwest Patrol has been committed to keeping our community safe! Our company provides trained Security Officers/Professionals to enhance the security programs for our clients while leveraging the latest technologies in electronic

We are accepting applications for a Special Operations Security Officer who has a positive, supportive, collaborative, and team player mindset. Prior Security, Military, Law enforcement, or Criminal Justice experience preferred, but we WILL train motivated candidates. Our company offers paid training to guarantee you will have the tools you need to be successful!

• Competitive compensation & PTO
• Progressive pay increases
• Promotional and advancement opportunities are available
• Medical, Dental, STD, Life, 401k
• Paid training
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

The Special Operations Security Officer is a vital team member that fills in for Officers during shortages, assists with start-ups at new accounts until permanent Security Officers can be hired, trains new Security Officers, and occasionally provides safe and secure transportation of individuals. These Officers will gain a broad and specialized knowledge of various high-profile posts. Ideally, these Officers will develop career paths to further grow within the company and will be evaluated for leadership and further growth potential.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities.

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in a vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
• Enforces required security regulations and procedures pursuant to Post Orders and or the Facility Security Plan pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Assist in start-ups at new accounts until permanent Security Officers can be hired to include working the site, writing post orders, and training newly assigned permanent Security Officers.
• Fill in for Officers during shortages due to vacations, call-offs, no shows, suspensions, holidays, etc.
• Responds to client inquiries in an expeditious manner.
• Monitors CCTV and alarm systems and provides appropriate response where applicable
• Ensures all CCTV and alarm systems are functional where applicable.
• Reacts appropriately, promptly and in accordance with Post Orders in emergency situations.
• Generates clear and concise written reports of shift activities.
• May occasionally provide safe and secure transportation of individuals to and from treatment, state agencies and private facilities.
• Maintains safe driving practices and vehicle care procedures as required.
• Creates a positive working environment and strong teamwork.
• Ensures compliance with all GSSC policies and procedures, federal regulations, state statutes, and specifications per client contracts.
• Interacts professionally and engages with client personnel, vendors, contractors, and members of the public.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Expect to work on weekends and holidays with limited notice, and work during “high need” periods.
• Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee may not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

• Must have a High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• A US Citizen or…