Armed Security Officer

Proteus Protective Services B-3200553 is hiring for Armed Security Officers in the Jacksonville, FL area.

We have an immediate need to hire for part time or full time with the hours of 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am. Candidates with a clean driving record (must obtain from DHSMV and provide to us) we are also looking for Patrol Officers to service clients city-wide.

Pay Rate: $18.75/hour Paid Weekly via Direct Deposit

Summary of Duties

Answer and respond to calls needing public safety or security. Writing complex incident reports. Maintaining a high level of independence, initiative and interaction with the public. Responsible for reprimanding and detaining members of the public. Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies when needed. Able to make sound decisions in stressful situations. Solid understanding on situational awareness and de-escalation.

Additional information about the position:

• Responding to calls for service and emergency assistance
• Rendering aid to the physically injured
• Investigating safety hazards and taking action to correct potential problem areas
• Providing motorized, foot and bicycle patrol to residential and business areas
• Practicing problem solving techniques in support of the agencies problem solving strategies
• Participating in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities
• Acting without direct supervision and exercising independent discretion in meeting emergencies
• Detaining suspects, removing trespassers from property, physically and forcibly as needed.
• Using less lethal means of self-defense
• Customer service & Community engagement
• Being an “Ambassador” of the agency to the community.

* Paid weekly

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to utilize a pastoral approach to potentially hostile situations, with an emphasis on de-escalation and conflict resolution.
• Class "D" Security Officer License
• Class "G" Statewide Firearms License
• Active, valid Driver License with clean driving record
• Access to own vehicle (no public transportation / ride sharing)
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or run for periods up to 12 hours
• Ability to work required shifts including day and overnight.
• Ability to work holidays and weekends.

Uniform / Equipment Requirements

• Smartphone with ability to download appropriate work -elated applications to be used in the field.
• Navy Blue tactical style pants (black permitted for first 3 pay weeks).
• Plain Black in color boots, shoes, or sneakers that are work-appropriate
• Duty Belt – All Officers
• Less-Lethal Device (OC Spray and/or Taser) – All Officers
• Handcuffs – All Officers
• Flashlight – All Officers
• Duty-Rated Firearm w/3 Magazines (Agency Must Approve) – Armed Officers
• Duty-Rated Level 2 or Higher Holster (Agency Must Approve) – Armed Officers
• Duty-Rated Ammunition (Agency Must Approve) – Armed Officers
• Body Armor (Safelife / Premier Outer Carriers – any brand concealed) – Armed Officers

Highly sought after skills:

• First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained) or willing to obtain through our academy
• Any candidate looking to drive an agency vehicle must have a valid drivers license and will need to provide a copy of their DMV Driving record or consent to a drivers license check prior to hire.
• Due to the nature of our work, often outside in the climate and elements, candidate must have unencumbered access to a personal vehicle for their use to retreat to during inclement weather, etc. through out their shift.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Certifications in any or all of the following: Taser, OC Deployment, handcuffing (must have current certification or be willing to get certified to carry through our training institute)

Training

We will provide training to help you meet the standards of Proteus Protective Services. You will receive on-going training in incident preparation including active shooter, room clearing, handcuff use, de-escalation techniques, situational awareness, working in tandem with a partner, incident command and so much more, during in-house training sessions. We partner with Proteus Training Institute in Clay County Florida. FDACS School license #DS3300039.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person