Armed Security Officer

Company Overview

Samaritan Protective Services, a leading protection, intelligence and consulting company, provides rewarding careers and opportunities for growth. Our team works in demanding, diverse and challenging environments while providing risk management solutions to clients, worldwide. As a Samaritan, you will have access to paid training, employee discount programs, free license renewal certification and more.

Job Description

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard tenants at an apartment complex, including mobile and foot patrols, monitor for criminal behavior, make incident reports and liaise with law enforcement and management.

Location: Woodbridge, Virginia

FT/PT: FLEX / PT

Shift(s): 8am-8pm & 8pm-8am (7 Days Per Week)

Hourly pay rate: $22.50

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the site and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• APPLICANTS ARE APPLYING FOR AN ON-CALL / FLEX POSITION AND MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY, INCLUDING NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law on a random schedule.
• Must have an active Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Unarmed Security Officer registration. Must have Armed registration with Firearm Endorsement for Armed positions.
• Have reliable transportation and smart phone (Apple or Android) capable of utilizing company required apps for scheduling and reporting.

Employee Perks and Benefits:

• $500 Retention Bonus each December ($250 for Part Time)
• 401k with access to a Financial Advisor
• Paid In-Service DCJS renewal. (Full Time Employees Only)
• Ongoing training programs and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through our payroll perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more.
• Overtime opportunities and ability to pick up additional shifts, when available.

Samaritan Protective Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit: www.samaritanps.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own equipment, such as duty belt, firearm and handcuffs?

Experience:

• Armed Security: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English Fluently (Required)

License/Certification:

• Virginia DCJS ARMED Security Registration (Required)

Shift availability:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Woodbridge, VA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person