Contract Security Officer

Hourly $17.20 $4.57 H / W

Minimum Criteria for Hiring a Security Officer (SO). The candidate must meet one of the following requirements :

i) United States Citizen

ii) Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of the U.S. Armed Services (including Reserves or National Guard) or an (iii) Lawful Permanent Resident who possesses an Honorable Discharge from a U.S. Military component.

Experience The candidate must meet one of the following requirements :

i) Any combination of two (2) years of experience in either physical security (as a Security Officer armed or unarmed) and / or service with the United States Armed Services (to include Reserves or National Guard components).

ii) An Associate degree in Security or Law Enforcement related field.

iii) Two (2) years of service with a branch of the United States Armed. Services, including service with a Reserve or National Guard component.

iv) Successful completion of a police officer’s basic training academy.

c) Medical and Physical Standards A medical examination, physical testing, and physician’s clearance that evaluates and measures the applicant’s or incumbent’s vision, hearing, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, and general health to conclude the individual can successfully perform the tasks and functions of a Security Officer.

The examination should also provide a reasonable indication of the applicant’s or incumbent’s ability to remain on their feet for long hours, conduct roving patrols, climb, and descend stairs and hills, and respond to an emergency by quickly reporting to the scene on foot.

The COGAR Group Ltd. (COGAR) is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and a successful graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program in May of 2016.

COGAR was founded in 2005 by a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer with an impressive 40 years of senior management expertise within various strategic and military organizations worldwide.

COGAR specializes in providing facilities management, armed and unarmed physical security, personnel security, escort services, access control and consulting services to the Federal Government and large corporations nationwide.

COGAR is equipped to resolve complex problems in a variety of program management areas, including; risk assessment, physical security, facilities management, and personnel management ( www.thecogargroup.com ).

Last updated : 2024-02-24