Job description

We are looking for people that are passionate about making a difference in their community. If you have a desire to not only protect others, but foster relationships in the community, then this role could be for you! As a Security Officer with LPA you will be responsible for ensuring our clients and their property are safe and secure. We are not looking for people that want to sit at a desk. Our Security Officers are active in the community they serve. This could mean helping neighbors with groceries or joining in with local youth during a sports game. We want people at LPA to be part of the community they are serving!

We are seeking professional security officers who are currently registered as Armed Officers with the NC Private Protective Services Board for a long-term contract with fixed schedules.

Job Responsibilities

- Maintains safe and secure environment by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; discouraging trespassers
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and posture at all times
- Respond to disturbances as well as observe, report, document, and take action as directed
- Perform all other work-related duties as assigned by the Director of Security

Skills/Qualifications

- Military, Security and/or Law Enforcement experience preferred
- Current, valid Driver's License with reliable transportation required
- U.S. citizen, able to read, write, and fluently speak English required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal required
- Conflict resolution experience preferred
- Favorable background investigation with both local and state law enforcement agencies required
- Proven and documented record of past employment reliability required
- Current armed certification through NC PPSB.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts (days, evenings, nights) required
- Adequate physical fitness with the ability to constantly stand on your feet, and maintain mental focus and awareness of surroundings during assigned shifts required
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required; some experience in the field or in a related area preferred
- MUST have a working cell phone and number
- MUST be able to receive assignments by email

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wake County, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person