What are the responsibilities and job description for the Armed Security Guard position at Servexo USA?
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Armed Guard to join our team. As an Armed Guard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our premises, employees, and visitors. This is a critical role that requires strong attention to detail, excellent judgment, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Serve as a first responder to violent, disruptive, or other emergency incidents on school property. Take appropriate action to safeguard life, property, and order and to provide necessary aid. Coordinate with and assist law enforcement or other first responders upon their arrival.
- Patrol assigned buildings, parking lots, and grounds for illegal activities, suspicious activity or behavior, or dangerous situations. Report matters of concern to school administration and/or law enforcement. Respond appropriately within the authorities granted by law, District policy, and company directives.
- Confront trespassers and unauthorized visitors to ascertain their business on campus and to prevent unlawful entry onto campus. Escort unauthorized visitors to the main office or off-campus, as appropriate and in coordination with school administration.
- Monitor student activity and movement in school buildings and throughout campus. Notify school personnel of disorderly student behavior, or otherwise unsafe conditions.
- Check exterior and interior doors to ensure all doors are secured (lock and closed) and all door locks and card readers are operational and functioning properly. Notify school administration of malfunctioning doors/locks so the school may request maintenance for necessary repairs. Maintain a record of unsecured doors.
- Operate security systems, including video surveillance systems and two-way radios, to maximize security coverage and protection of people, property, and the peaceful conduct of school business. Ensures security systems are operational and properly functioning each day; notify administration if maintenance is required.
- In coordination with school officials, assist with traffic control, traffic and pedestrian management, and parking on school grounds. Check vehicles on campus for proper parking authorization and determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
- Assist with developing emergency response procedures, as requested. Assist with conducting and participating in fire drills, lockdown drills, and other safety drills. As requested, assist with emergency management, safety, and security training of school personnel.
- Participate in safety and security inspections and assessments of assigned schools. Advise school administrators of hazardous conditions, unsafe procedures, and other serious security matters. Recommend and assist with implementing mitigation measures.
- Communicate with the security supervisor in a timely manner regarding ongoing concerns, problems, or unresolved issues that jeopardize safety and/or security, violate District policy or protocol, or otherwise hinder the orderly conduct of school business.
- Immediately document and report to the appropriate officials any evidence of criminal activity. Cooperate fully with administrative or criminal investigations. Testify in criminal or administrative proceedings as necessary.
- Provide security support and assistance at school functions and sporting events occurring on campus within the workdays and work hours described above. Duties include but are not limited to walking among event spectators and other attendees to promote order and to provide a visible presence that promotes safety issues.
- Perform other security-related duties as assigned.
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the SSO Safety Response Team
- The SSO Safety Response Team in coordination with the District Representative, SSO Supervisor and School Principal shall conduct screenings as outlined in AR JIHC-R Weapons Screenings/Use of Metal Detectors. Screenings shall include but are not limited to Random Searches, School Entrance Searches, Bus Searches, etc.
- The SSO Safety Response Team shall conduct site assessments as well as, respond to threats, emergencies, and safety drills throughout the District.
- The Safety Response Team shall provide their own reliable mode of transportation to and from each site.
- SSOs may not impose discipline on a student but shall, upon request, provide any requested assistance in terms of supplying witness statements, testimony, etc.
- SSOs shall not perform duties reserved for administrators, teachers, or other staff members. They shall not, for example, be assigned to monitor a classroom or front office in the absence of a staff member.
- Questions or disputes regarding the duties and responsibilities of SSOs shall be presented to the District representative and SSO Supervisor for resolution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a valid and current security officer registration certificate issued by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
- Possess a valid and current security weapons permit issued by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
- Be at least 21 years of age. While there is no limit as to the maximum age of SSOs, all SSOs must be able to withstand the physical demands of the job and must be capable of responding to emergencies.
- Speak English fluently, read and comprehend written English, and compose coherent written reports in English.
Meet one of the following experience/education requirements:
- Five (5) years of armed security experience within the past eight (8) years; or
- An associate degree (or higher) in a related field and at least three (3) years of armed security experience; or
- Three (3) years of active-duty military or National Guard experience; or
- Six (6) years of reserve military or National Guard experience; or
- Successful completion of Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST) course and at least two (2) years of law enforcement experience; or
- Any reasonable combination of the above as approved by the District representative
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining our team as an Armed Guard, please submit your resume along with any relevant certifications for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 5 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rock Hill, SC 29730: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20