Armed Security Guard - Union - Detroit - Ahtna Professional Services

Armed Security Guard - Union - Detroit

Security Guard is able to perform a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and / or taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. Duties may include work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods of time, including periods of inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of the security functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include : keeping supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events; monitoring alarms, radio traffic and other information sources; reporting and addressing fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance and criminal acts; stopping, screening, inquiring, and inspecting vehicles and pedestrians entering and / or exiting the facility; preventing passage of prohibited articles; using communication devices appropriately; monitoring equipment; logging in property pass numbers; ensuring security of government property; conducting regular patrols and inspections; issuing vehicle passes; monitoring electronic access control; granting access to areas during non-working hours; monitoring facility equipment and utility systems; performing random surveillance; providing additional security support; maintaining activity logs; and contacting law enforcement.

Access to government facilities specific to this position is required. The Government reserves the right to deny or revoke access for misconduct or security reasons.

Supervision : None

Minimum Qualifications include : high school diploma or equivalent, minimum of 2 years of security / civilian law enforcement experience or equivalent military position, State of Massachusetts weapons carry permit, fluency in English, and passing criminal background screen, drug test, and physical exam.

Preferred Qualifications include : First Aid / CPR certification, prior experience with the Glock platform, proficiency in basic computer skills, Use of Force training, and Weapons proficiency.

Core Competencies include : Communication, Oral; Communication, Written; Self-Motivated; Team Builder / Worker; Organized; Time Management; Flexible.

Work Environment may require extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking in poor weather conditions, and kneeling / stooping.

Physical Demands include : sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, handling, operating objects, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, tasting, smelling, lifting, and specific vision abilities.

Work Schedule : Rotating shifts, times, days as scheduled to meet contract requirements.

Required Education : High School Diploma / GED or better.

Required Experience : 2 years of security / civilian law enforcement experience or equivalent military position, and one year of work experience demonstrating the ability to follow directions, meet attendance requirements, and complete the necessary training.

Required Licenses & Certifications : State Guard Card and Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.