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Summary
Full Time Armed Security Officer: (ACT-235 Required) - Philadelphia PA
Job Category: Security Services
Location: Greater Philadelphia Area, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Description
The appropriate candidate must possess an ACT 235 and be able to pass a Public Trust Background Check.
Compensation and Anticipated Hours
- $25.00/hourly
- 1st Shift 7:45am-4:15p (42.5 hours)
Benefits
- 3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Vision
- Dental
- 401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match on 4-5%
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
- Paid training
- Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity
Job Summary
In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO's) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. PSO's may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally, PSOs may be asked to work with a firearm. The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. PSOs represent the front line of our security services.
Job Duties / Essential Functions
- Delivering high end customer service
- Responding to emergencies
- Deterring and preventing crime
- Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
- Investigating incidents
- Completing daily logs and incident reports
- Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
- Building and Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
- De-escalating conflicts
- Monitoring CCTV cameras
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Skills / Qualifications
- ACT 235 (current)
- 21 years of age
- Current and valid DL
- High school diploma or GED
- (2) years of armed security experience required
- Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test and Armed Security Officer course
- Must be able to pass drug screen
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient time management skills
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent de-escalation skills
- Proficient firearms skills
- Extensive use of force knowledge
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
- Ability to work under stress / pressure
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to wear a uniform
- Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
Our Mission: To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.
Our Virtues: People First: Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming. Servant Leadership: Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself. Accountability: Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed. Diligence: Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity. Integrity: Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
At-Will Employment: Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.
Qualifications
Education
High School or better in Accounting.
Licenses & Certifications
ACT235 Certified
CPR/AED Certified
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Job Description
Full Time Armed Security Officer: (ACT-235 Required) - Philadelphia PA
Job Category: Security Services
Location: Greater Philadelphia Area, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Description
The appropriate candidate must possess an ACT 235 and be able to pass a Public Trust Background Check.
Compensation and Anticipated Hours
- $25.00/hourly
- 1st Shift 7:45am-4:15p (42.5 hours)
Benefits
- 3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Vision
- Dental
- 401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match on 4-5%
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
- Paid training
- Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity
Job Summary
In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO's) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. PSO's may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally, PSOs may be asked to work with a firearm. The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. PSOs represent the front line of our security services.
Job Duties / Essential Functions
- Delivering high end customer service
- Responding to emergencies
- Deterring and preventing crime
- Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
- Investigating incidents
- Completing daily logs and incident reports
- Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
- Building and Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
- De-escalating conflicts
- Monitoring CCTV cameras
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Skills / Qualifications
- ACT 235 (current)
- 21 years of age
- Current and valid DL
- High school diploma or GED
- (2) years of armed security experience required
- Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test and Armed Security Officer course
- Must be able to pass drug screen
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient time management skills
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent de-escalation skills
- Proficient firearms skills
- Extensive use of force knowledge
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
- Ability to work under stress / pressure
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to wear a uniform
- Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
Our Mission: To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.
Our Virtues: People First: Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming. Servant Leadership: Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself. Accountability: Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed. Diligence: Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity. Integrity: Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
At-Will Employment: Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.
Qualifications
Education
High School or better in Accounting.
Licenses & Certifications
ACT235 Certified
CPR/AED Certified
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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