Armed / Unarmed Security Officer - Jacksonville

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $18-20/hour

Proteus Protective Services (B-3200553) is hiring for an UNARMED security officer in the Orlando, FL area. We currently have an opening for a licensed person who is:

• Willing to be trained at any client property
  
• Willing to have no dedicated hours, but fill in for time off, absences, etc. (some steady shifts ARE available)
• $18-20/hour - Paid Weekly

To learn more about Proteus Protective Services, visit us at http://www.ProteusProtective.com.

Summary of Duties

• Answer and respond to calls needing public safety or security.
• Writing complex incident reports.
• Maintaining a high level of independence, initiative and interaction with the public.
• Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies when needed.
• Able to make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Solid understanding on situational awareness and de-escalation.
• Conduct officer site inspections, field training, client relations and business development. Business development offers you 5% commission on any client that signs off your lead.
• Responsible for all activities that occur during their assigned shift.
• The shift leader is the primary field training officer.

Additional information about the position:

• Responding to calls for service and emergency assistance
• Rendering aid to the physically injured
• Investigating safety hazards and taking action to correct potential problem areas
• Providing motorized, foot and bicycle patrol to residential and business areas
• Practicing problem solving techniques in support of the agencies problem solving strategies
• Operating agency marked vehicles in routine and emergency situations
• Participating in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities
• Acting without direct supervision and exercising independent discretion in meeting emergencies
• Detaining suspects, removing trespassers from property, physically and forcibly as needed.
• Using less lethal means of self-defense
• Customer service & Community engagement
• Being an Ambassador of the agency to the community.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to utilize a pastoral approach to potentially hostile situations, with an emphasis on de-escalation and conflict resolution.
• Class "D" Security Officer License
• Class "G" Statewide Firearms License (If Armed)
• Active, valid Driver License with clean driving record
• Access to own vehicle (no public transportation / ride sharing)
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or run for periods up to 8 hours

Uniform / Equipment Requirements

• Smartphone with ability to download appropriate work -elated applications to be used in the field.
• Navy Blue tactical style pants (black permitted for first 3 pay weeks).
• Plain Black in color boots, shoes, or sneakers that are work-appropriate
• Duty Belt - All Officers
• Less-Lethal Device (OC Spray and/or Taser) - All Officers
• Handcuffs - All Officers
• Flashlight - All Officers
• Concealable Body Armor - Optional -External Carriers must be approved

Highly sought after skills:

• First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained) or willing to obtain through our academy
• Due to the nature of our work, often outside in the climate and elements, candidatemust have unencumbered access to a personal vehiclefor their use to retreat to during inclement weather, etc. through out their shift.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Certifications in any or all of the following: Taser, OC Deployment, handcuffing (must have current certification or be willing to get certified to carry through our training institute)

Growth Potential to patrol officer after 90-days in position. This is utilizing an agency fleet pool vehicle to conduct site visits and assessments on client properties during your shift, working patrol zones and answering both routine and emergency calls for service.

Training

We will provide training to help you meet the standards ofProteus Protective Services. You will receive on-going training in incident preparation including active shooter, room clearing, handcuff use, de-escalation techniques, situational awareness, working in tandem with a partner, incident command and so much more, during in-house training sessions, through our partner training agency, Proteus Training Institute DS3300039.