Security Officer ( Armed - Panama FL

Security Officer (Armed) - Panama City FL

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This armed position is under the direct supervision of the Manager for assigned high‑profile site and performs a variety of security‑related duties. In this position 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 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 and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises; control access to the client site and facility through the admittance process;

respond in all situations; monitor entrances and exits and act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.

Some assignments may involve patrolling the assigned site on foot or in vehicle, checking for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations; protecting evidence or scenes of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; preparing logs or reports as requested. May be exposed to stressful situations.

• Control access to client site or facility through the admittance process; prevent unauthorized access to facilities, and the conversion, theft or intentional destruction of physical assets; assist visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry; screen visitors and client employees efficiently.
• 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; 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; provide courteous, respectful, and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; 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.
• Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; calmly directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.
• Prepares logs or reports as required for site; writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate and as required for the circumstances.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency,…