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Diamond Shadow is a protective services company specializing in physical security and investigative measures. Developed for corporate professionals and their interests, Diamond Shadow provides solutions for the preservation of physical assets and competitive intelligence. Diamond Shadow is positioned to be a strategic resource in the establishment of security protocols and risk mitigation as required by private and public enterprises. Diamond Shadow is currently hiring full time Security Officers to join its physical security unit.
Hours and Compensation: Full time, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift availability. Must be flexible to be on call for variable shifts.
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package - 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Holidays, PTO.
Summary: Provide for the security, safety, and protection of the assigned property; its facilities, assets, personnel and visitors.
Responsibilities:
Diamond Shadow is a protective services company specializing in physical security and investigative measures. Developed for corporate professionals and their interests, Diamond Shadow provides solutions for the preservation of physical assets and competitive intelligence. Diamond Shadow is positioned to be a strategic resource in the establishment of security protocols and risk mitigation as required by private and public enterprises. Diamond Shadow is currently hiring full time Security Officers to join its physical security unit.
Hours and Compensation: Full time, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift availability. Must be flexible to be on call for variable shifts.
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package - 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Holidays, PTO.
Summary: Provide for the security, safety, and protection of the assigned property; its facilities, assets, personnel and visitors.
Responsibilities:
Security Officer:
- Preserve the stability and lawfulness of all personnel and visitors by enforcing the regulations and directives of the assigned property and its facilities
- Cultivate and maintain proactive relationships with property personnel and visitors through a positive attitude and professional interactions; serve as the point of contact and first responder for all personnel and visitors within the property facilities
- Respond to unusual conditions, disasters, and emergency situations within the assigned post or property; incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, hazardous materials, chemical spills, explosions, inclement weather, power outages, and other incidents
- Engage adversarial persons through conflict de-escalation and resolution; by utilizing the appropriate escalation of force level as necessary up to and including armed response by adhering to the established use of force continuum protocol; detain violators and trespassers according to protocol and legal standards
- Uphold the requisite skills ascribed in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, weapons, devices, and tools required and necessary to complete daily job functions and allocated tasks
- Control access to the assigned property and its facilities through admittance procedures; direct people and vehicles; prevent unauthorized access; preclude the alteration, destruction, theft, diversion, and loss of physical assets
- Conduct routine foot patrols to assess risk and threat levels; check for unsafe conditions or hazards; inspect protection devices and fire control equipment for irregularities and malfunctions; evaluate access points and controlled areas; determine security violations
- Manage and monitor all aspects of the surveillance systems and security systems; ensure continuous operation of associated equipment and maintenance as required; sound alarms and administer lockdown or evacuation procedures by ushering personnel to safe locations and clearing the facility; contact local emergency units and first responders as required
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing for daily public interaction; exercise professional mannerisms and relay clear and concise information when conveying messages to local and state government agencies, departments, and representatives
- Undertake investigative measures pertaining to abnormalities, suspicious activity, and incidents; interview individuals and collect evidence as required; annotate all information into logs; preserve evidence and prepare final reports
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Secure Transport:
- Utilizes technology and equipment to perform route planning, reconnaissance, area surveillance, and asset protection.
- Adheres to designated routes between client facilities and follows safety guidelines in accordance with established operating procedures.
- Maintains positive control of the entire vehicle and assigned equipment.
- Observes, reports and intercedes where applicable in situations regarding client assets while in transport between facilities.
- Ensures that assets are transported in accordance with Transport Manifest Chain of Custody policies for the client and the state.
- Maintains positive control over all client assets until the completion of the client manifest transfer documentation has been completed.
- Maintains overall cleanliness of the vehicle and performs periodic maintenance checks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Employment Standards:
- Education – A college degree or degree from an institute of higher education. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience – 2-3 years of experience working in physical security or a security related capacity; law enforcement; military service (DD 214 required); or related field
Additional Requirements:
- Possess or able to obtain a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms (Preferred)
- Certified under Pennsylvania Act 235 (Preferred)
- (Access to reliable transportation and) Possess a current valid PA Driver’s License with minimal to no violations of the law
- The ability to provide a driver history record upon request
- Driving record free of moving violations in the last 5 years with no more than a total of 3 or less moving violations on the record’s history
- Driving record free of “at fault” motor vehicle accidents in the last 5 years with no more than a total of 2 or less motor vehicle accidents on the record’s history
- Driving record with no revocations or suspensions
- Driving record free from any limitations that would hinder the ability to complete driving tasks required for this position
- The ability to maintain a driving record free of violations of all local and State laws
- The ability to be covered under motor vehicle insurance
- The ability to successfully complete and pass additional driver training and testing that may be required to perform driving tasks.
**Note: Diamond Shadow, LLC or one of its affiliated companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Diamond Shadow, LLC or one of its affiliated companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
