Armed Security Officer - part-time - Erie, Pennsylvania

Valentis Group, Inc. is a nationally recognized security firm that prides itself in providing comprehensive, high-quality security services to a variety of clients and prides itself in meeting the highest of industry standards. Join our team today!

We are currently hiring a part-time Armed Security Officer (ASO) in the Erie, Pennsylvania area. 

This position requires applicants to be ACT 235 licensed.

MUST be available evenings and weekends. 

Part-time hours on average 16-24/per week. 

We believe that our ongoing success depends upon a skilled, satisfied, and valued workforce.  As a member of our team, you can expect opportunities to develop your skills to help you excel in your role and achieve your professional career goals. Our inclusive culture encourages all employees to share ideas and contribute to the values that make us a winning team for our clients and communities. Employees are provided an opportunity to work in a range of industries such as Community Housing, Commercial Sites, Private Venues, Government, and more.

Position Overview

The Valentis Armed Security Officer (ASO) is responsible to provide armed security services at our client sites, conduct random foot and vehicle patrols in and around the specific site community, and respond to incidents and other situations as needed.  ASO is responsible for identifying and handling security threats, unsafe conditions, or hazards, and/or other emergency situations.  Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.  Applicants must be able to conduct themselves in a calm, professional manner to uphold the expected standards of our company.  In addition, this individual will coordinate work with other officers of the company, respond to various inquiries for information and report pertinent information to company supervisors.   Various levels of required training are required for this position and are company paid.       

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Physically check buildings and facilities for occupancy and insure they are locked and secured when empty.
• Make frequent inspections of all assigned facilities, including parking areas, offices, and piers.
• Takes appropriate action in reporting, stopping and correcting violations, fires and hazards.
• Enforces policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Works closely with Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Investigate criminal offenses, incidents, marine and personal injury accidents, and file appropriate reports in a timely manner.
• Records details of patrol, all vessel activity, cargo activity, unauthorized dockings, and breaches of security.
• Initiates fire, accident, and loss prevention efforts to include corrective action.
• Reports any breaches of physical security and/or damage to equipment. 
• Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
• Provide information and assistance to all requests as may be required to contribute to the smooth and efficient conduct of client business.
• Maintains a record of vessel activity and vessel movements during assigned shift.
• Lock and unlock doors, gates and barriers as needed to exercise proper control of vehicular and pedestrian. 
• Assist security officers at other regulated facilities when needed.  
• Perform other duties as needed to comply with the officer’s function. 

Valentis is a company that prides itself on a vast array of excellent training provided by Certified Company Trainer.  All staff are fully trained within their first 90-days, and receive annual recertification training in most disciplines. 

We are very open in our company-wide communication and routinely keep our folks appraised on ongoing developments within the company.  

We are also very pleased to note that a majority of our supervisors are promoted from within. 

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a valid permit/license required by the state in which the employee is employed, and successfully complete a background investigation.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, or the ability to access public transportation to ensure regular and predictable on-time attendance.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) or more years of armed security level work experience is desired.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, the military, or the security industry is a plus. 
• Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments, and write effective, concise, and legible reports.
• Applicant will be required to travel to Pittsburgh for training. Travel and training is company paid. 

Skill(s)

Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; proficient typing skills; working knowledge of security services, along with the operational policies and procedures that impact such services; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands or arms, use hands to manipulate objects, handle or feel, and lift items weighing 30 lbs. or less; visual, auditory, and speaking skills. 

Valentis Group, Inc. offers rewarding career opportunities and competitive benefits and wages.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or protected veteran status.  

We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity.