Armed Security Officer

• Must provide exceptional client service.
• Must have prior experience working in the security field.
• Conduct foot & vehicle patrols of the interior and exterior of the grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter restricted areas.
• Look for suspicious persons, packages and activities.
• Must follow site specific post guidelines.
• Document daily activities and report all incidents.
• Duties include plain clothed Armed Executive Protection to medical professionals.
• Transporting medical professionals to multiple locations in and around the city of Chicago.
• Other duties include surveillance in or around the work locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a current, valid State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).
• Must have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID)
• Must have an Original Firearms Training Certificate.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• May NOT have any felony convictions and must be able to pass a criminal background check in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Must have impeccable grooming (i.e. ability to adhere to our Appearance and Grooming policy).
• Must present a friendly, positive, professional image.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to solve problems and de-escalate situations in a non-confrontational manner. These include the ability to read and write the English language and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and reports.
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, military, and armed security experience is preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be physically and mentally sound
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the duration of the shift, including walking long distances, and possibly up and down stairs
• Must be readily able to respond to emergency situations
• Must be able to work in or outdoors during all seasons
• Must be able to hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Job Types: Full-time/Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Shift Flexibility (Preferred)
• Must be willing to work weekends

Work Location: In person

We take pride in the trust our clients place in us. Through rigorous hiring practices and industry-leading training programs, our highly skilled, uniformed security personnel deliver customized protection solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.