Protective Service Officer - Springfield, MA

Protective Service Officer - FPS MA - Springfield, MA

Pay Rate: $34.32 per hour

*Paid Travel and Mileage while on duty*

Objective

This position is under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers, and all visitors.

Essential Functions

Read and understand the English language to effectively carry out applied printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials. Have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone and radio) with co-workers and the general public. The ability to maintain a professional, tactful and courteous demeanor under stressful situations security personnel routinely encounter. Be able to compose precise short paragraphs, written reports, and other reports in the English language as necessary.

Job Duties

• Performs security patrols.
• Enforces access control procedures.
• Protects property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, fire, and accidents.
• Investigates and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, and other security-related situations.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in following the department's procedures.
• May perform other related duties as assigned by a security Lieutenant and/or security Project Manager.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Must be a Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component of the United States Armed Forces OR a U.S. Citizen
• Must have been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be a high school/GED graduate
• Must have one of the following: 2 years of armed security experience or law enforcement OR 2 years of military service (active duty or reserve) with an honorable discharge

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

The applicant must submit to a pre-employment medical exam and drug screening.

The applicant must be able to pass an NLIC / State / Local Background check and Credit check (as applicable).

Favorable FPS Fitness Determination (Suitability)

State License

40 Hour Initial Weapons

36 Hour Basic Training

Tri-Annual Refresher Training

MEB

OC

First Aid, CPR, AED

FPS Orientation

FPS NWDTP

FPS Firearms Qualification

Diversified Protection Corporation

Diversified Protection Corporation (DPC) is a trusted provider of integrated security solutions for private and public entities. We offer a full spectrum of services from training and risk assessments to armed security guards. As a company with two decades of experience, our clients include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services (DHS/FPS); Department of Defense, Pentagon Force Protection Agency (DoD/PFPA), Department of the Army and Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DoS/DS) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE).