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Armed Security Officer
MaxSent Portland, OR
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Full Time 8 Months Ago
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MaxSent is Hiring an Armed Security Officer Near Portland, OR

MaxSent is actively hiring candidates for Armed Protective Security Officer positions in the Portland, OR metro area!

$2000 hiring bonus available to candidates that meet the terms and conditions!

Pay Rate= $32.15*

MaxSent's Officers are the foundation of success at MaxSent. The goal is to create and preserve an environment where employees, visitors, and properties are safe and well-protected. Working with MaxSent offers a variety of employment opportunities for your unique career plan! Whether you are a part-timer or a careerist MaxSent gives you the training and development to learn and grow.

The Perks:

  • Best Job in the area
  • Predominately Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Most Federal Holidays off
  • Paid sick and vacation leave
  • 401K
  • Opportunities for additional training to aid in your development

Essential Functions:

  • Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property.
  • Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
  • Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
  • Handle security issues and emergency situations according to MaxSent protocol.
  • Understand site-specific operations including manuals and post orders.
  • Greet visitors and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner.
  • Answer questions and assist visitors and employees.
  • Remain flexible to ever-changing environment; adapts well to different situations.
  • Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
  • Answer phones, greet guests and employees
  • Monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements AND possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must meet at least ONE of the following italicized criteria:
  • 2 years of armed security experience
  • 2 years of military or National Guard service (active or reserve),
  • Successful completion of state-certified law enforcement education and training, or
  • Successful completion of police officers' standard training courses.
  • Candidates should have prior firearms experience.
  • DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance preferred
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills required, verbal and written fluency in English is required.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
  • Neat and professional appearance.
  • Friendly and professional demeanor.
  • Ability to provide quality customer service.
  • Ability to handle emergency situations efficiently and effectively at client site.
  • Candidates must complete pre-employment background, drug screen, physical exam, and reference check.

MaxSent is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Pay Rate= $32.15*

*= $27.00 per hour an additional $5.15 Health & Welfare (productive hours)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour an additional $5.15 Health & Welfare

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$40k-51k (estimate)

POST DATE

08/01/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

08/03/2023

WEBSITE

maxsent.com

HEADQUARTERS

ANCHORAGE, AK

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

2012

REVENUE

$5M - $10M

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An armed security officer protects a facility or person.

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