ARMED SECURITY GUARD/OFFICER

Job description

Overview

This part time position is for an armed security officer at various locations in the Cincinnati and Dayton area to include surrounding locations that require armed guard services. This is an ideal position for retired military/law enforcement personnel looking for minimal hours.

Availability is either days or nights, weekends, weekdays. All applicants should be available on holidays as all guards usually rotate holidays.  All part timer guards must work a minimum set number of hours each month to maintain their employment. 

All armed security officers provide services at designated federal buildings/installations.

There are opportunities to become full time, but all new hires are hired on a part time basis only. 

Synopsis

FPS Protective Security Officers (PSOs) are primarily responsible to perform security and monitoring work such as securing federal buildings and property, protecting personnel, equipment and material, and controlling access to work locations by employees and visitors. The PSO will respond to emergencies, conduct inspections and perimeter checks, and access control.

Licensing Requirements

All applicants must have a valid OPOTA Certification (Ohio Armed Security License (issued by the State of Ohio).

Job Requirements

· Clean background check (no felonies or domestic violence/assault charges)

· U.S. Citizen / hold a social security card

· Must have a high school diploma or GED

· Minimum of 21 years of age

· Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English

· Pass a Medical Evaluation (to be paid for by the company)

· Drug Screen (to be paid for by the company)

· The company will assist in processing for federal background clearances

Only those applicants with 2 years as a licensed armed guard, OR current/previous military (with honorable discharge), OR former law enforcement will be considered. 

Certification Requirements

· OPOTA Certification. DO NOT APPLY if you do not have a valid/current OPOTA certification as you will not be considered. 

· Valid Driver’s License

· CPR/First Aid/AED (training provided by the company)

Training Requirements

All applicants must be 100% trained in both classroom and range/weapons prior to standing post. The government requires that all applicants attend:

· 1 week of classroom training and 1 week of range training, followed by 2 days of x-ray/screening training. All training is paid for by the company and all applicants will receive training pay.

· All uniforms/gear/duty weapon/ammo is provided by the company.

· All guards on this contract belong to a union.

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