Armed Security Guard - Dayton, OH

Are you dedicated, observant, and passionate about ensuring safety and security? We are seeking vigilant and reliable Armed Security Guards to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our clients, employees, and visitors. Your keen attention to detail and proactive approach will help prevent incidents and address any concerns promptly.

If you are committed to providing top‑notch security services while maintaining a professional demeanor, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dedicated team in the Dayton and Springfield, OH areas.

• Secure facility and property through observation and inspections; monitor surveillance equipment; monitor access control points; permit or deny entry to premises.
• Alert help by sounding facility alarms.
• Prevent losses and damage; report irregularities; inform violators of policy and procedures; restrain trespassers.
• Control traffic by directing drivers.
• Write reports and maintain activity log; record observations, information, and surveillance activity; interview witnesses.
• Conduct self in a professional manner; lend credibility to client site; be courteous and uplifting; bring people together by being neutral and understanding of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Comply with all legal requirements.
• Contribute to team synergy by communicating, deconflicting, sharing ideas, and complementing efforts.
• De‑escalate volatile situations; protect the most vulnerable from threats (physical and non‑physical); contribute to a safe and secure work environment.
• Project peace.

Please note that applicants are responsible for supplying their own duty equipment and MUST have a valid OPOTA certificate at time of hire.

Job Type: Part-Time and Full-Time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedules:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Security: 3 years (Required)
• Customer service: 2 years (Required)
• Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Military: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• OPOTA Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dayton, OH:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Sahara Global Security is an Equal Opportunity employer.

This position is based out of Dayton, OH and will report to Sahara Global Security personnel located at our Dayton Field Office (DFO).