Full-Time Armed Security Officer

Overview

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

Do you love solving problems or brightening someone’s day? PalAmerican Security is looking for Security Officers who have excellent communication and customer service skills!

PalAmerican Security has new opportunities for an Armed Security Officer in Rockford.

The pay rate is $20.00 an hour. Pay will increase to $24.00 an hour after receiving the Tan Card.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST HAVE At least 2 YEARS of Armed Security Experience, A VALID PERC CARD, & OWN GUN W/LEVEL 2 HOLSTER. IF YOU HAVE NOT OBTAINED THESE REQUIREMENTS PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER IN SECURITY! 

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/online/permanent-employee-registration-card-perc-.pdf

Job Skills / Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Our Officers at these facilities conduct regular foot patrols, respond to emergency situations that require security assistance, write detailed incident reports, and more!

• Maintain a physical presence within the facility
• Actively enforce rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Provide an empathetic approach to managing any escalated persons and situations
• Keep accurate logs throughout your scheduled shift
• Respond to reported incidents as necessary
• Monitor a closed-circuit television for potential issues

YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

• Provide exceptional customer service, with an exceptional smile.
• Have strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Have keen attention to detail
• Are comfortable with on-foot duties for extended periods of time
• A Current PERC and 40-Hour Armed Certificate is Required!
•  At least 21 years of age

PALAMERICAN OFFERS YOU:

• Competitive wages
• Promotion from within
• Company-paid training & uniforms
• Benefits & Employee recognition programs
• Pay Advances

PalAmerican is a growing security company, operating in over 16 states! We specialize in providing security solutions for healthcare, commercial, industrial, educational, and government facilities. Our dedicated management team is comprised of security professionals who have years of experience in the field – many of whom started as Security Officers!

We want you on our team. Apply today and build your career with one of America’s fastest growing and most reputable security company!

LET’S GET STARTED!

 

Education Requirements (Any) High School Diploma, GED or Higher Education Diploma Certification Requirements (Any) Driver's License PERC FCC 40 Hour Armed Security Certificate IROCC Additional Information / Benefits

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

PalAmerican Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

EOE/ADA/Drug Free/Tobacco Free Work Place

 

 

Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check

Salary : $24