Armed Security Officer

Overview

Join our team as an Armed Security Officer!

Primary duties of the ASO include but are not limited to: first response to emergencies; enforcing federal law and assimilated state law; conducting mobile patrols, inspections and searches; conducting traffic enforcement and traffic investigations; initiating detention and transporting persons; perform protective service work such as guarding FLETC owned or leased buildings and property; protecting FLETC equipment and material; controlling access to FLETC installations by employees, visitors, and residents; and other duties as assigned.

Incentives for Full Time New Hires

• Referral bonus of $500 if the referral has been employed on contract for six months. Bonus will be awarded at the six-month mark.

New hire bonus of $1000. $500 paid after completion of initial training and $500 paid at the six-month mark of employment.

Responsibilities

Here's what tasks you'll take on day to day:

• Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies, and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner.

• Will arrive at work in proper uniform and carrying needed, issued equipment.

• Will be required to exercise force up to and including deadly force.

• Will participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions.

• Will carry out general and special orders for post assigned.

• Will communicate via radio, telephone and orally according to orders.

• Required to interact and escort as required with public and government personnel.

• Will provide access control, traffic control and conduct walking and motorized armed security functions.

• Will be responsible for cleanliness of uniform and equipment assigned.

• Will follow applicable standard operating procedures and FLETC regulations pertaining to security of weapons, buildings, personnel, FLETC property and equipment.

• Will conduct personnel, vehicular, building, & facility checks and package & parcel inspections.

• Must be able to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays if needed.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Here's the qualifications we need from you to join and succeed with the team!

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Two years of service in the United States Armed Services (including Reserve or National Guard), or

• Any combination of two years of experience in physical security (as a security officer - armed or unarmed) and service with the United States Armed Services (including Reserves or National Guard), or

• Associate's Degree in a Security or Law Enforcement related field, or

• Successful completion of a police officer's basic training academy.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

• Must meet or exceed the Minimum Medical and Physical Standards for an Armed Security Officer.