Delray Beach Armed Security Officer

Cambridge Security Services (License #B2800283)**

$18.00

Job Description: The Cambridge Security is the benchmark of the American security industry. The Armed Security Officer may be asked to perform many essential functions at the facility where they work:

• Ensures the facility is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises
• Builds, improves and maintains effective relationships with both client employees and guests
• Greets guests and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner
• Answers questions and assists guests and employees
• Patrols the facility on foot or in a vehicle
• Answers phones
• Monitors closed circuit television systems and alarms
• Reports safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing
• Handles security issues or emergency situations appropriately
• Fully embraces security/safety training programs to enhance their ability to advance in their careers
• Participates in industry specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best trained officers at their sites
• Meets and continues to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications
• Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others
• Maintains awareness and familiarity with the site-specific operations performance manual and post orders
• Physical and Mental Functions:
• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Qualified applicants for the Armed Security Officer position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have 5+ years of County Club and Gatehouse experience.
• Military Background preferred
• Must have a Valid driver license.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
• Florida Security D & G License
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard;
• Neat and professional appearance
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Paid training
• Full uniform– pants, belt, shirts, leather duty gear, and hat at no cost to you
• Health Care-FT
• Employee Perks discount package
• Weekly pay
• Required experience