Armed Security Officer Santa Ana, CA

DIRECT GUARD SERVICES INC

Armed Security Officer Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Introduction:

    Hiring Now!!

    Full Time/Part Time

    A rapidly growing Southern California private security organization, has an immediate job opportunity for an exemplary Security Officer. As a Security Officer, you will perform common security duties in the protection of persons and property and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the client.

    offers job security, competitive pay, and career opportunities.

    Role Responsibilities:

    Essential Functions and Duties

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

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

    Communicate by use of SilverTrac, radios, telephones and computers

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

    Notify violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles

    Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits

    Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements

    Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities

    Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, providing exceptional customer service

    The Ideal Candidate:

    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

    Obtain BSIS Guard Card

    Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

    Must possess one or more of the following:

    Verifiable work history in any field

    One or more years of verifiable and successful security experience

    Associate's degree or higher in any discipline

    Service in the active duty military, military reserves or National Guard

    Service in auxiliary police or police cadets

    Skills Required

    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

    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

    Environment And Physical Requirements

    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

    Sitting