Armed Custom Protection Officer Patrol

** Come join our team!*
* ** Position Available*
* ** 6am-2pm (Fri, Sat)*
* ** 2pm-10pm (Sun, Mon, Tues)*
* **$33.07 / Hour*
* Allied Universal® is hiring a Armed Custom Protection Officer (CPO). The Armed Custom Protection Officer will conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior). The Armed Custom Protection Officer will also control access and egress; monitor CCTV and alarm systems; compose reports; deter criminal activity and misconduct.

** RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* + Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle

+ Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards

+ Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons

+ Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles

+ Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits

+ Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements

+ Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post

+ Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

+ Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

+ Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management

+ Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders

** QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):*
* + Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

+ Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment

+ Must possess one or more of the following:

+ Military service in an occupational specialty related to law enforcement such as military police, combat arms, or special forces

+ Minimum of two (2) years of experience carrying a firearm as a law enforcement officer, with zero disciplinary action for the misuse of firearms or use of force

+ Be at least 21 years of age

+ Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors

+ Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public

+ Effective oral and written communication

+ Problem solving skills

+ Active listening skills

+ Assess and evaluate situations effectively

+ Identify critical issues quickly and accurately

+ Compile, sort, and interpret data

+ Research, investigate, compile information

+ Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy

+ Write informatively, clearly, and accurately

+ Teamwork

+ Attention to detail

** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):*
* + Ability to obtain 20 hour Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certificate or currently possess OPOTA certificate

** BENEFITS:*
* + Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

+ Enrollment in our company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements

+ Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked

+ 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

** Job :*
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* Location:

** United States-Virginia-Richmond

** Job Category:
** Security Officer, Armed Security