GWCC-Armed Guard

Job Title: Security Officer - Armed

Job Summary: The Armed Security Officer provides for the safety and security of client property and personnel by following the client's post orders and Andy Frain policy while maintaining a professional image and security presence and providing excellent customer service.
Responsibilities: All responsibilities are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner and in accordance with client and/or Andy Frain policies and procedures.

Responsibilities may vary from location to location but will typically consist of the
following:
 Controls access to client property as required. Monitoring entrances and exits to prevent unlawful or unapproved entry. 
Patrols client property on foot or in vehicle; deters theft or vandalism and checks for unsafe conditions, security violations and unauthorized persons. 
Responds to unusual or emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force level up to an including armed response as dictated by situation and protocol. 
Maintains proficiency in the use of all required protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons as required for licensing. 
Provides excellent customer service; provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor. Presents a good impression of the client and Andy Frain by maintaining a professional image and greeting people in a polite and friendly manner. 
Responds to accidents, conditions, emergencies or incidents in accordance with
established procedures and/or through training or certification; assists as required,
protects evidence and provides direction or information to others. 
Prepares logs or reports as required; recording accidents, activity, incidents, and
observations. Writes and/or types and/or enters information on paper or in a computer using standard grammar and punctuation. 
Acts to ensure that all client policies are enforced; preserving order and enforcing regulations regarding personnel, visitors, premises and property. 
Monitors closed circuit television (CCTV), access control systems, fire /life safety
equipment and alarms and intrusion detection equipment and alarms. 
Provides escorts of materials and people as required. 
Completes other similar tasks as required by circumstance or post order.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated through
experience, training or testing.

 Must meet and continue to meet Andy Frain employment standards.
 Must possess and maintain mandated licensing and proficiency for the required
protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons. 
Must be able to use rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level. 
Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly. 
Must possess the personal fortitude to be a first responder in emergency situations. 
Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures. 
Knowledge of or ability to learn public safety priorities and limitations on authority. 
Knowledge of or ability to learn safe work practices. 
Knowledge of or ability to learn emergency policies and procedures. 
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
Ability to be an effective team member. 
Ability to maintain professionalism in unusual or difficult circumstances. 
Ability to quickly assess and handle difficult and hostile situations. 
Ability to adapt to change in procedures, locations and the organization

 Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills. 
Must possess basic computer skills. 
Must be able to write routine correspondence, including emails, logs and reports. 
Must be able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.

Physical
Requirements:

In order to fulfill the responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation, the following physical abilities may be required:

 Ability to see, hear, speak and write clearly. 
Ability to able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
 Ability to climb stairs, walk up inclines or on uneven terrain.
 Ability to reach with hands or arms, twist, turn, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
Possess close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions: In order to fulfill the responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, the working conditions may include:
 Exposure to stressful, difficult or hostile and potentially dangerous situations. 
Requirement to work overtime without advanced notice. 
Exposure to inclement weather. 
Requirement to wear or use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 Exposure to or responsibility for confidential information. 
Requirement to drive a vehicle. 
Requirement to handle multiple tasks at the same time. 
Exposure to stressful and physical activity including frequent sitting, standing and walking for long periods, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or lifting 10 to 50 pounds.

Minimum
Qualifications:
The following are the minimum qualifications of the job. Additional qualifications
may be specified and receive preference depending on the nature of the position.
 Be at least 18 years of age. 
Be a citizen of the United States or lawful permanent resident.
 Have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma. 
Possess a reliable means of communication (i.e. phone). 
Possess a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
 Pass a criminal background check, in accordance with State/Federal law and guidelines. 
Pass a physical examination (contract specific). 
Pass a pre‐employment drug test. 
Possess a valid driver's license, as required for duty. 
Pass an employment and personal history check, in accordance with State/Federal law and guidelines. 
Possess an active security license in compliance with state requirements. 
Possess basic aptitudes and physical abilities including; color perception, visual acuity, physical coordination, motor skills, meeting lifting requirements (pass the Fit for Duty). 
Law Enforcement, security or military background – preferred.

Physical Requirements: