Armed Security Officer - Seattle, WA

Position Overview

Provide professional, high-level armed security services for the personnel, visitors, and property of various buildings within the Seattle, WA area.

Rate of Pay: $45/hr
Paid training at full hourly rate.

• Report directly to their Contract Manager and/or Assistant Contract Managers.
• Assume responsibility for the completion of assigned tasks.
• Direct Security Officers in the accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Provide scheduling, training, and counseling for Security Officers.
• Carry out all other supervisory duties as required or directed by their Contract Manager and/or Assistant Contract Managers.
• Serve as a close, first-line supervisor, monitoring and directing Security Officers and other Triple Canopy personnel as necessary.
• Act as the Client's liaison with civil authorities responding to crimes, fires, hazardous material spills, etc.
• Respond to Client personnel in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
• In case of after-hours emergency situations, respond to the scene and take initial command, control, and communication support role until higher authority and/or emergency responders arrive, with the authority necessary to handle emergency events.
• Perform administrative tasks, including timekeeping, scheduling, and report tracking.
• Set the example for Security Guards in the areas of appearance, work habits, skill, and attitude.
• Ensure Security Officers follow all work rules, maintain and display good discipline, and present a professional appearance by conducting random, unannounced personnel and post inspections.
• Provide on-the-job training for Security Officers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide security services during special events, including conducting access control and event guest check-in; enforcing all rules and protocols established by the events security SOPs and security escalation protocols, including engaging and removing anyone who is causing an adverse disruption to an event or refusing to depart the event after being requested to depart, interdicting anyone attempting to cause harm to any of the event guests, and reporting and investigating any security anomalies observed by security officers;
  
  collaborating with event organizers and venue staff; and performing regular patrols of the event premises to deter unauthorized access and ensure a safe environment.

Meet one of the following requirements:

• Either a minimum of 4 years U.S. Military Special Operations Unit or a U.S. Law Enforcement Special Operations Unit.
• Minimum 6 years as a sworn law enforcement officer/agent, legally authorized to carry a firearm, legally empowered to perform arrests, and who satisfied all applicable legal and training requirements for armed law enforcement officers in the jurisdiction in which they were employed.
• 4 years in Combat MOS Military Experience with 2 years as a sworn law enforcement officer.
• Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent from a U.S. Accredited School. Foreign education must be evaluated to meet U.S. education requirements.
• LEOSA/HR218 certification preferred.
• Verifiable experience and training in security awareness, mediation and conflict resolution, disaster and emergency situations and managing personnel at various types of facilities.
• Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma.
• Be a U.S. Citizen with a Social Security card.
• Must possess an active, valid driver's license.
• MUST possess a valid Armed Guard Card.
• Current CPR/AED/1st Aid Certification.
• Must meet all medical and physical standards and satisfactorily complete background checks, psychological and drug screening.
• Be able to wear protective body armor as part of the duty uniform.
• Write and speak clearly and effectively in English.
• Successfully complete all training.