Armed Security Guard

As an armed Security Officer, you will be responsible for conducting foot patrol within a Government, corporate, retail or fast food environment, while providing superior service to customers, visitors and employees. Additional responsibilities include composing reports, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, controlling access and egress, deterring criminal activity and misconduct, and performing other duties as needed.
This position is paying $39.36/hr

In addition to providing physical security, this role will participate in SSC's G.E.T. principals. Greet, Engage and Thank individuals for their business or patronizing the location. These duties include:

- Welcome customers, guests, shoppers, victims, customers, associates, tenants in a warm, gracious manner inviting them into the location.

- Engage by being proactive, examples below.

- Proactively scan for potential threats stemming from criminal activity or life safety issues.

- Proactively seek out and develop rapport with customers by assessing what is important to them and addressing it

- Proactively stay current with the latest information as it pertain to your site and area that may include but not limited to: crime trends, terrorist threats, area shops, restaurants and attractions, including brand profiles, merchandise collections, promotions and current news.

- Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards

- Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons

- Identify and warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles

- Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits. May be required to utilize hand held wands or walk through magnetometers.

- Prevent individuals from theft of company property

- Investigate and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post

- Liaison with local law enforcement

- Share that information with customers or any of above when interactions with them require it

- Guide customers to their destinations or available open lines or other key points of interest

- Anticipate and answer customer inquiries. Know you job and local area

- Facilitate various guest services, including transportation and area attraction inquiries.

- Troubleshoot customer issues, concerns, or complaints; relay pertinent information to management

- Ensure job site area with your area of control is clean and professional at all times.

- Assist with basic first aid

- Make emergency notifications.

- Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle

Strategic Security (SSC) is a security provider for the United States Government, private organizations such as fortune 500 companies, solar and wind farms, oil and gas companies, banks, medical facilities, factories, warehouses, distribution centers, commercial facilities, residential communities and much more.

As a full time employee of Strategic Security (SSC), you will be entitled to the following benefits:

- Major Medical

- Paid vacation

- 401K

- Opportunities for additional training to aid in your professional development

Strategic Security Corp. Employees are also entitled to the following perks of employment:

- Various discounts and access to exclusive deals with our corporate affiliates and partnerships including cell phone data plans, home goods and travel / entertainment

- Weekly pay periods

- Flexible scheduling (as available and will vary by location, management and company needs)

Strategic Security (SSC) offers job security with many of our jobs resulting in full time employment, excellent pay and benefits, and career opportunities. We offer entry level careers, management careers, sales careers and executive careers across the United States.
Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

- Pass a State licensing test if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle

- Pass and possess a State Licensed Armed Security Guard Card / License if required by your State / City / Locality

Experience Required

Verifiable work history if previously employed and must possess one or more of the following:

- Graduate of an accredited high school or a Certificate of Completion of General Education Development requirements; and meet one of the following experience / education requirements:

- Experience of 1 year as a security officer strongly preferred

Skills Required

- Ability to follow orders

- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office

- Effective oral and written communication skills

- Active listening skills

- Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively

- Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

- Attention to detail

Other

- Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by the state, if higher

- Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States

- Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors

- Must have demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public

- Must be warm, engaging, charismatic; and possess a natural ability to develop rapport with others in an authentic and sincere manner

- Must practice good judgment; high level of integrity

- Must be proactive; take initiative with minimal supervision

- Must be resourceful; think critically and finds solutions even without the obvious resources

- Must be able to navigate challenging situations while remaining positive

- Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law

- Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat

Major activity: Walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, walking, and sitting. Minimal to no stooping or kneeling.

About The Company
EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Strategic Security (SSC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action or Diversity and Inclusion, or have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, please contact our Corporate Human Resources Department at (888) SSC-RISK.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift

- Night shift

Experience:

- Armed Security: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

- Armed NYS Security License (Required)

- Armed NJ SORA License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Qualifications

Education & Licensing Requirements

- High school diploma or GED required.

- Must possess all security licenses, registrations, permits, and certifications required by the state and jurisdiction of assignment.

- For armed assignments, must possess a valid State Armed Security Guard License/Card and applicable firearm permit.

- Must successfully complete all SSC and client-required training.

- Armed Lead Guards must successfully complete required firearms training and qualify with the assigned firearm in accordance with SSC requirements and applicable law.

- Must meet applicable requirements to operate a company-owned or client-provided vehicle when driving is part of the assignment.

Experience

- Verifiable work history required.

- Two (2) years of security, military, law enforcement, loss prevention, or related experience preferred.

- Prior experience serving as a Lead Guard, Shift Lead, Senior Security Officer, or similar leadership position preferred.

- Experience working in a high-traffic retail, commercial, government, or public-facing security environment preferred.

Skills & Abilities

- Demonstrated leadership and ability to provide direction to other security personnel.

- Strong judgment and decision-making skills.

- Ability to remain calm, professional, and organized during emergencies or high-stress situations.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to follow and reinforce Post Orders, SSC policies, emergency procedures, and applicable legal requirements.

- Strong observation, threat-assessment, and situational-awareness skills.

- Ability to professionally coach and provide operational guidance to other officers.

- Ability to recognize when an issue must be escalated to SSC management, Human Resources, or the Security Operations Center.

- Proficient basic computer and mobile-device skills for reporting, documentation, email, and security applications.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.

- High level of integrity, professionalism, dependability, and accountability.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while functioning effectively as part of a larger security team.

Additional Requirements

- Must meet the minimum age required by applicable state law for the assigned security position.

- Armed Lead Guards must be at least 21 years of age or meet any higher applicable state requirement.

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

- Must be able to operate radios, telephones, computers, mobile applications, surveillance equipment, and other assigned security equipment.

- Must demonstrate professionalism, restraint, sound judgment, and ethical conduct at all times.

- Must be able to verbally de-escalate situations when appropriate.

- Must be willing and able to respond to emergencies and provide leadership to assigned officers during critical incidents.

- Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, training, and qualifications throughout employment.

- Subject to background check, drug screening, licensing verification, and ongoing compliance requirements.

- Veterans may be required to provide a DD214 upon conditional offer of employment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

- Indoor and outdoor work environments with exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions.

- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, observing, communicating, and patrolling.

- Ability to walk throughout large facilities, parking areas, and surrounding property as required by the assignment.

- Ability to respond quickly and safely to emergency situations.

- Ability to operate assigned security equipment and duty gear.

- Armed Lead Guards must be able to safely carry and operate an assigned firearm and associated duty equipment.

- May be required to operate a security patrol vehicle depending on assignment.

Benefits & Perks

Full-Time Employees May Be Eligible For:

- Major medical benefits

- Paid vacation

- 401(k) retirement plan

- Ongoing security and professional development training

- Leadership and advancement opportunities

Additional Perks:

- Weekly pay

- Flexible scheduling based on operational needs

- Employee discounts through corporate affiliate programs

- Opportunities for advancement into supervisory, field operations, and management positions

About Strategic Security Corp. (SSC)

Strategic Security Corp. provides armed and unarmed security services to the United States Government and private-sector clients including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, medical facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, residential communities, retail environments, and critical infrastructure sites nationwide.

SSC offers long-term career growth opportunities ranging from entry-level security positions to Lead Guard, supervisory, management, and corporate leadership roles across the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strategic Security Corp. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity or application accommodations, please contact Corporate Human Resources at (888) SSC-RISK .

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