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Security Officer/Guard Job in Akron, Ohio US

Security Officer/Guard

Confidential Posting - Akron, OH

Posted: 3/28/2024 - Expires: 6/26/2024

Job ID: 271623761

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Job Description

OhioMeansJobs is partnering with a local security company to find Security Officers/Guards.
Summary:
  • Works directly with SACS Consulting Clients out in the field providing security services.
  • Security assignments with a high level of accountability
  • Armed and Unarmed assignments
  • Some (temporary) assignments offer a higher pay rate per hour. These are assigned only by our Director of Operations.
  • A shift premium of an additional .50 per hour is offered for night shifts that start after 5:00 pm.
  • Temp to hire employees (through a staffing agency) are not eligible for any higher pay rates on assignments until completion of the required 720 hours on their payroll.
  • Full time and part time hours available.
  • Employer is working on mileage or health insurance benefits at this time
Requirements / Training:
  • Employer will license employees through the State of Ohio/Homeland Security / PISGS / OPOTA for all security personnel and investigator personnel.
  • Temp to hire employees (through a staffing agency) are not eligible for OPOTA training until completion of the required 720 hours on their payroll.
  • Current FAB / CCW a plus.
  • On the job training provided and as needed.
  • Military / law enforcement or security and management experience a plus.
  • High school diploma required.
  • CPR/ First Aid / AED Certified a plus.
  • Current Driver’s License with ability to legally drive.
  • Stun Gun training a plus.
  • Must have a clean criminal background with clean driving record and a reliable vehicle.
  • Must pass a drug screen. Must pass a background check with a clean record.
  • Leadership skills. Customer service skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions, see the big picture – whole surroundings, de-escalate situations, act quickly.
  • Ability to write a detailed “incident report” and daily activity report with details as situations happen on assignment
Responsibilities:
Security Officer / Guard will be responsible to provide security services that include but are not limited to: guard
  • people, business locations that may include entrances / exits / parking lots.
  • Security Officer / Guard also screen / wand people / event attendees and employees checking bags, purses etc.
  • Monitor clients' security /surveillance cameras. People watching and observing.
  • Parking lot monitoring. Walking and driving around assigned business /locations.
  • Protect clients' assets, employees and visitors. Surveillance and crowd control.
  • Be visible at all times inside/outside at client location to deter crime.
  • Unless asked to be discreet or not seen.
  • Organize a response in the case of fire, evacuation, or other emergencies. Respond to customer and employee
  • health emergencies and accidents.
  • Liaison with police and city emergency responders.
  • Remove unwanted customers or trespassers.
  • Must be able to stand and walk long periods of time.
  • Additional duties by assigned client and also Director of Operations.
  • Must be flexible with schedule and available evenings, weekends and holidays with after-hours availability as well.
DRESS / UNIFORM
  • Professional dress is business casual and also as determined by the specific assignment.
  • Professional dress with some events requiring more formal business attire. (Jacket, dresses, suit / tie.)
  • A company polo shirt, reflective vest, outdoor jacket, cap will be given for specific assignments.
  • A sport coat / jacket blazer /dress slacks, skirt may be required for specific assignments.
JOB ASSIGNMENTS
  • Can be at the following types of locations with various different assignments, not limited to and subject to change:
  • Examples of our clients in which we have contracts and require security guards:
  • Event Venues, Special Events, Bars, Weddings, Manufacturing/Factory, Construction Sites, Nursing Homes, Banks, Corporations, Small Businesses, Vacant Buildings, Office Building/ Complexes, Grocery Stores and other high-risk events/locations including protests and labor negotiations.
  • Examples of assignments outside of regular security assignments. Experience is required for these
  • assignments and are only assigned by our Director of Operations:
  • Electronic Debug Sweeps / GPS Vehicle Sweeps, Surveillance assignments, Investigations,
  • Executive Protection assignments, Employee Termination assignments and Firewatch and
  • burglar alarm watch/drop assignments.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Attained Certificate of equivalency for a HS degree
Work Days:
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
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Licenses / Certifications:
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Applied Math: 3
Graphic Literacy: 4

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