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DC MD VA Security Service is Hiring an Armed Security Officer Near Woodbridge, VA
FULL TIME AND PART TIME (DAY-TIME - 0800-1600) ARMED SECURITY OFFICERS NEEDED
Compensation: $20.00-$25.00 per hour; DOE
Employment type: CONTRACT
We are seeking reliable and experienced Armed Security Officers in Woodbridge, VA for our Church/Chapel location to become an integral part of our team. Selected individuals will patrol and secure assigned premises as well as identify risks to the property.
Full Time and possible Part Time contract positions are available immediately. Pay rate for these positions are 20.00$ - 25.00$ per hour, depending on experience.
The available position is:
- Monday - Thursday 05:00pm - 12:00am (7 hours)
- Monday - Thursday 12:00am - 07:30am (7.5 hours)
- Monday - Thursday 05:00pm - 07:30am (14.5 hours)
- Friday - Sunday 05:00pm - 12:00am (7 hours)
- Friday - Sunday 12:00am - 07:00am (7 hours)
- Saturday - Sunday 07:00am - 03:00pm (8 hours)
- Saturday 11:00pm - 07:00am (8 hours)
- Sunday 11:00pm - 07:30am (8.5 hours)
*CANDIDATES THAT DO NOT HAVE AN ARMED DCJS CREDENTIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO APPLY*
Candidates that are applying for the position, MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS IF PROCEEDING WITH THE FULL TIME. This is an absolute requirement. Applicants who can’t work weekends and holidays will not be considered and need not apply.
Additional Information:
Candidates must also be available "on-call." Health insurance benefits will be offered for qualifying candidates after a minimum of a 180 day probationary period. The Company will also pay for the successful candidate's training to obtain additional licenses (MOAB de-escalation training, DCJS Advanced Handgun training, DCJS Patrol Rifle training, etc.). Candidates who posses these certifications already are highly desired.
Candidates must have strong customer service skills and MUST work well with others and in a team environment. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and be friendly and outgoing, while maintaining strict boundaries with client staff and visitors. Candidates must have an aptitude for helping others.
Candidates must be technologically and computer savvy and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, Phone Apps, etc.
Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 years of prior public safety experience in law enforcement, the military, or corrections. Applications received without verifiable evidence of sufficient prior experience will not be considered. Applicants must also have a stable work history (no "job-hopping") and be prepared to justify gaps in employment history (if applicable).
Candidates MUST have a clean driving and criminal record, no exceptions. Applicants with excessive traffic violations or any at-fault accidents within the past 36 months on their Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will not be considered for employment that require operating with the Motor Vehicle.
Successful candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screening. Applicants who fail to disclose relevant driving record and/or criminal record information in their application will be automatically disqualified upon the company's thorough background investigation.
Responsibilities:
Be able to stand, sit and walk for 8 hours.
Monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Thoroughly examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure proper function and security.
Warn violators of premise rules and regulations.
Apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
Report any facility issues such as fire hazards and leaking water pipes.
Request emergency personnel for high risk situations.
Qualifications:
Must have a current and valid armed DCJS license.
Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or other related fields.
Familiarity with security equipment.
Ability to handle physical workload.
Active Unarmed/Armed Virginia Security License (DCJS).
Active S/O License.
Active SPO License.
Reliably commute to job location.
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 3 years
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own firearms and gear for work?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)
- Security Officer: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DCJS Armed (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodbridge, VA 22192: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
Part Time | Full Time | Contractor
$43k-56k (estimate)
04/14/2024
04/16/2024
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