Armed Security Officer - On-Call

Title:Armed Security Officer - On-Call
Employment Type: On-Call
Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm or 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday; location will vary across the State of Alaska (primarily Anchorage/Wasilla)
Compensation: $30+ per hour, depending on experience
Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years in State or Municipality Law Enforcement
At Signal, we're changing the face of security and doing so very quickly! Our team is not like those at other security companies. We live for "moments of heroism" where we can truly be there for our clients, who join us in serving our communities. This type of work is a job to some, but to us, it's an opportunity to make a real difference.
Why work with us? We believe in taking care of our people. We embrace a culture where everyone feels valued and it's instilled in us to know we can be successful.
We are passionate about taking care of our clients and our communities. This is achieved through quality leadership, the confidence and competence to perform, and doing all of this in an environment where we feel at home. Our Company Core Values and Beliefs are at the heart of what we do, and how we do it.
Our Officer Advancement Program outlines how a new trainee can develop, succeed in his or her responsibilities, and ultimately grow in his or her role in order to move upward in their career. Without this, we wouldn't be fulfilling our commitment to employee development and wouldn't be serving our clients the way we know they should be served.
Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?
Position Summary:
A Signal Armed Security Officer will conduct patrols, (foot and vehicle) for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high-value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety. Armed Security Officers play a vital role by actively observing their surroundings, positively engagingwith customers, associates, and responding to emergency situations. All duties listed below are minimum requirements - additional duties listed in the site's Post Orders are requirements as well.
Reports to: Field Manager
Personnel reporting to this position: None
Responsibilities of a Community Based Officer may include:

• Conduct patrols, Foot and Vehicle based of courtyards, offices, pools, and other high-value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure the protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety
• Security Observances: Reporting on safety issues, people and vehicles present, perimeter issues, doors unlocked
• Write clear, detailed, accurate reports in line with our Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines set forth by clients to document what was observed during every tour of duty
• Monitor the assigned property, staying vigilant to detect unauthorized vehicles, trespassers or individuals loitering and provide a professional deterrence and calming presence
• Conduct physical security checks and security sweeps ensuring all access points have been secured properly
• Conduct all of your duties with the highest level of professionalism, tenacity, and a superior work ethic with a willingness to carry out orders and not take shortcuts
• Check for maintenance issues such as area lighting, malfunctioning equipment and hardware, and hazards to health and property
• All patrols and routing are conducted through our software. Officers are required to learn the software and use it in the appropriate manner to maintain efficiency and submit well-written reports in real-time

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years experience in State or Municipality Law Enforcement
• Ability to obtain an Armed Security Guard License
• Successful completion of drug test and background checks
• Able to provide proof of ability to work in the United States
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• Reliable Transportation
• Completion of all online and on-job training
• Complies with all uniform requirements according to the Signal Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to stand and patrol on foot for extended periods of time (4, 6, 8, 10 hours)
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
• Ability to patrol on foot up and down multiple flights of stairs during building inspections
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing
• Ability to learn and use new software efficiently
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers and to ensure compliance with fair employment practices
• Ability to get along with other employees, follow directions, work under stress, and work under austere conditions
• Ability to conform to established procedures and to help identify and solve problems.

Signal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status. It is our intent and desire that equal employment opportunities will be provided in employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. The executive staff and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement.
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