Armed Security Officer - Horsham, PA

Job Description

Compensation and Anticipated Hours:

$20.00/hour

Full Time

Benefits:

3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage

Optional Health Savings Account

Vision

Dental

401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match

on 4-5%

Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

Paid training

Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity

Job Summary

In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO’s) can expect to be working in demanding and fast

paced environments. PSO’s may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include

medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally PSOs

may be asked to work with a firearm. The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and

property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. PSOs represent the front line

of our security services.

Job Duties / Essential Functions

Delivering high end customer service

Responding to emergencies

Deterring and preventing crime

Performing ingress/ egress control procedures

Investigating incidents

Completing daily logs and incident reports

Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols

Building and Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers

De-escalating conflicts

Monitoring CCTV cameras

Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

ACT 235 (current)

21 years of age

Current and valid DL

High school diploma or GED

(1) year experience in armed security recommended

Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test and Armed Security Officer course

Must be able to pass drug screen

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient time management skills

Reliable transportation

Excellent de-escalation skills

Proficient firearms skills

Extensive use of force knowledge

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

Appearance:

Officers shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and combed professional appearance

Beards and mustaches must be clean and neatly trimmed.

Officer’s fingernails shall not extend more that inch from the tip of the finger or

interfere in any ways in the performance of duty or with the safe drawing of issued

equipment. Fingernail polish is allowed if it does not distract from the uniform.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

Ability to work under stress / pressure

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Ability to wear a uniform

Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) Consisting of;

Run 100 meters in 66 seconds or less in Armed Security Officer designated uniform; followed by a 10 min break;

Perform 30 push-ups (no time limit) followed by a 30 min break. If you rest during the push-ups, you must rest in the up position. Foam block will be in place for push up stop point.

Perform 26 sit-ups (no time limit). If you rest during the sit-ups, you must rest in the up position.

Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified

Our Mission:

To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.

Our Virtues:

People First: Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming.

Servant Leadership: Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself.

Accountability: Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed.

Diligence: Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity.

Integrity: Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At-Will Employment

Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.

Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.

Full-time