Armed Security Guard

Overview

The Armed Security Guard (ASG) is primarily responsible to perform protective service work such as guarding government owned or leased buildings and property, protecting government equipment and material, and controlling access to government installations by employees, visitors, and residents.

Responsibilities

• Will be required to exercise force up to and including deadly force
• Participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions.
• Carry out general and special orders for post assigned
• Will communicate via radio, telephone and orally according to orders
• Required to interact and escort as required with public and government personnel.
• Will provide access control, traffic control and conduct walking and motorized armed security functions
• Will follow applicable standard operating procedures and government regulations pertaining to security of weapons, buildings, personnel, government property and equipment.
• Will conduct personnel, vehicular, building, & facility checks and package & parcel inspection
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience preferably with a civilian police force, military police force, or civilian security guard organization.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training material.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Public Trust as required by the installation.
• Must have current State armed Security Officer Registration.
• Be able to meet any Federal, State, or Municipal requirements to work as an Armed Security Guard.
• Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture during the previous five years.
• Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability including those crimes classified under the Lautenburg Act.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.