What are the responsibilities and job description for the Armed Security Officer position at Veterans Security Operations?
Veterans Security Operations (VSO) is a Veteran based private security company within Washington State. Through offering competitive pay, competitive benefits, comprehensive training, and decades of combined military and security experience, we offer our clients the best security professionals they can ask for.
Our Mission
Our mission encompasses two core objectives. The first objective is to continue supporting our transitioning service members from the military, providing them with a workplace they can call home. Here, their skill sets seamlessly translate into the private security industry, allowing them to sustain their service to our country. The second objective is to furnish proactive security solutions to our local communities, fostering their growth and prosperity. We are not just another security company; we are Veterans Security Operations.
As we're actively expanding our team to meet our client’s demands, VSO has multiple vacancies for Armed Security Officers.
Security Officers ensure that our clients receive comprehensive security services. Security Officers will be trained, certified, and licensed within compliance with the Washington Department of Licensing and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission by VSO prior to their first shift.
Job Duties:
- Maintain a visual presence to deter potential suspicious activity.
- Write clear and thorough reports for clients.
- Patrol client properties for any suspicious activity, security threats, and deescalate or handle stressful situations as they arise.
- Contact law enforcement or the fire department for extreme situations.
- Reasonably detain persons suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives.
- Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Starting Pay Rates:
Unarmed Security Officer - $22.00/hr
Armed Security Officer - $24.00/hr
Requirements:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
- Must have a clean driving record & provide driving record upon hire
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to successfully complete a background check.
- Personal firearm preferred, job offer could be contingent until proof of purchase of firearm.
- Must provide 2 personal references.
- Pre-employment drug screening.
- Must be able to read/write/speak English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Washington Security Guard License (armed/unarmed)
- 2 Years of prior security experience OR
- Prior Military experience OR
- Prior Law Enforcement experience
- Customer Service background
- Knowledge of Veteran Security Operations and our mission
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- How many years of security service experience do you have?
- How many years of customer service experience do you have?
- Are you applying for an armed or unarmed security guard position?
- Do you have an active guard card in the state of WA?
- Do you currently own a firearm?
- Are you interested in part-time or full time?
- Are you currently serving in the military or have previously served in the U.S. military?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License
- Active Washington State Guard License (Armed/Unarmed)
Work Location: Various Sites
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27