Armed Fed Gov Security Officer

Strategic Security Corp. is currently seeking Armed Security Officers for an Emergency Response assignment throughout different counties of West Virginia. Ideal candidates will be available on an on-call basis, and as assignments become available.

• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have open available availability

Strategic Security (SSC) is a nationwide leading provider of emergency response services for natural disasters and civil unrest, has Armed Emergency Response Security Officer on-call positions available for fixed posts to support our national contracts: Federally, with the U.S Department of Homeland Security and Commercially with cellular companies, automotive retail, quick service retail, national grocers, etc.. to establish an omni presence and deter potential criminal activity and misconduct while safeguarding employees and customers. Additional responsibilities include composing reports, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, controlling access and egress, and performing other duties as needed.

Must be able to respond within 12-24 hrs. from initial notification.

Benefits in Addition to Hourly Pay

• Possible lodging, per diem, and travel time provided in accordance with 2023 U.S. Government Guidelines if traveling over 50 miles to job site
• Time and a half over 40 hours
• 12 hour shifts
• Many emergency response positions turn into full time positions whereas first right of refusal is given to the Strategic Emergency Response Armed Security Officer to transition to Armed Security Officer.

Duties

In addition to providing physical security, this role will participate in SSC's G.E.T. principals. Greet, Engage and Thank individuals for their business or patronizing the location. These duties include:

• Welcome guests, victims, associates, employees and tenants in a warm, gracious manner inviting them into the location.
• Engage by being proactive, examples below.
• Proactively scan for potential threats stemming from criminal activity or life safety issues.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Identify and warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit only authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits. May be required to utilize hand held wands or walk through magnetometers.
• Deter individuals from theft of company property
• Liaison with local law enforcement
• Assist with basic first aid when necessary
• Make emergency notifications.
• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle as directed by supervisor

*Assignments may be limited in hours and will vary based on the need, and conditions of emergency / client request at each facility. The amount specified is based on the maximum 7 days and 12 hour shifts per week, and calculated at 40 hours of the regular rate of pay, and 48 hours of Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay if worked inside one workweek when scheduling for such assignments is available.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $20.53 per hour

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kanawha County, WV: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using a firearm?

Experience:

• Security/Military: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person