Armed Security Officer - Jacksonville, FL in Jacksonville, Florida at Derby City Demo Security

Derby City believes that success is bred in the recruiting, selection, supervision, and training of each and every employee. Believing in the need for ongoing and perpetual training helps to set Derby City apart from its competitors. Many companies give testimonials about their commitment to customer service and employee satisfaction but few deliver on that promise.

The staff at Derby City believes that if we understand the culture and mindset of our customers then we can more easily create a unique service solution to reflect it. Derby City strives to create a work experience for our employees reflecting the work culture, principles, and values of our clients as well as of Derby City, and based upon this, we screen employees for skills, philosophies, and attributes that reflect both. In doing so, we believe Derby City delivers employees and service mutually beneficial to everyone. All interested Armed Security Officer candidates must meet the following requirements:

> Must have a valid State Armed Guard Card
> Must have a pistol permit
> Must be at least 21 years old
> Must have good communication skills
> Must have High School Diploma or GED
> Must have reliable means of transportation and telephone
> Must be able to pass Criminal and Drug Screenings
> Must be able to perform routine foot patrol and do moderate lifting.

As a Security Officer your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide general security duties to client, such as: crime prevention, crime reduction, and order maintenance by observing, documenting, and reporting activities.
• Maintains visibility to ensure/deter unacceptable activities.
• Comply with Client’s specific post instructions, which may include: the checking of employee badges, conducting walks of perimeters and or interior offices and doors.
• Any other duties that may be required or assigned by management

Responsibilities:

• Must not leave your post until your replacement has arrived.
• Must understand and comply with all client regulations.
• Must have a good understanding and follows Code of Ethics and Employee Standard.
• Must receive training and become familiar with general safety procedures.
• Must attend and continue to receive security officer training.
• Must maintain all licensing and certification requirements as required by state law.
• Must keep uniforms clean and presentable at all times.

Assignments, shifts, days of the week, holidays, or weekends are not guaranteed and are subject to change without notice and may be temporary or for extended periods.

Salary reviews and increases are guided by client contracts therefore there is no specific review program established.

Additional Info:

• Must be 21+ years old.
• High School education or GED.
• Previous security or related experience preferred.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Must be capable of standing or walking for twelve hours with no limitations on “normal” bending, lifting, climbing stairs, or stooping.

Hours: Dependent on each individual client contract

Derby City is a drug free employer complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, handicap, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran.

Derby City is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources.