Armed Security Officer-Burlington, IA

Full Time
Burlington, IA 52601
Posted
Job description

Also earn $5.36 per hour for Health and Welfare up to 40 hours per week.

Job Description

As part of your assigned duties, you are expected to follow published rules of VT-SGI and FPS to include:

· control access to specific areas of a facility

· enforce property rules and regulations

· detect and report criminal acts

· stop and if possible, detain persons engaging in criminal activities

· provide security against loss from fire or mechanical equipment failure

· respond to emergency situations involving the safety and security of the facility

· deny and prevent entry to those persons refusing to submit to a voluntary inspection

· be physically able to stand post for 4 hours without relief. Ability to conduct continuous walking patrols

· be available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for any shift at any time including weekends and holidays

As part of your assigned duties, you may be responsible for:

· operating security equipment such as x-ray machines, magnetometers and closed-circuit television systems

· performing inspections which may include checking backpacks, briefcases, containers or any other suspicious items in the possession of people entering or leaving the facility

· taking actions to control crowds during civil disturbances

Job Requirements

Must have verifiable documentation of at least one experience level and at least one educational level or any reasonable combination listed below:

· Experience

o A minimum of two (2)years of security (armed) or law enforcement experience; or

o A minimum of two (2)years of honorable service as a member of any U.S. Armed Forces component

· Education

o Received a High School or General Equivalency Diploma or a minimum of 60 credit hours, in a related field from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or as identified on a DD 214; or

o Successful completion of federal/state certified law enforcement education and training or police officer’s standard training course that may result in a law enforcement appointment or commission

· Ability to meet eligibility requirements for access to confidential material to include passing a Federal Background check which looks extensively into criminal and financial history

· Must be US Citizen, minimum 21 years of age; able to pass medical and drug screen and background check, valid driver’s license and fluent in English

· Must be able to demonstrate firearm proficiency (handgun preferred)

· Having previously passed a firearm qualification course through the military, law enforcement agency or security company is preferred (especially handgun)

· May be required to show proof of previous firearms qualifications (handgun preferred)

· Must be able to pass all state and local requirements to include their handgun qualification course, if applicable, to obtain a required local or state commission

Recruiting Area:

Burlington Carman West Burlington Gladstone Middletown Sperry Stronghurst Wever Lomax Danville Mediapolis Oquawka Biggsville Denmark Yarmouth Media New London Oakville Raritan Fort Madison Colusa Niota Dallas City Morning Sun West Point Kirkwood Smithshire La Harpe Seaton Keithsburg Mount Union Saint Paul Pilot Grove Nauvoo Little York Wapello Monmouth Rome Blandinsville Roseville Salem Ferris Winfield Sciota Donnellson Montrose New Boston Mount Pleasant Hillsboro Swedesburg Joy Gerlaw Carthage Olds Grandview Good Hope Houghton Berwick Hamilton Alexis Elvaston Tennessee Cameron Columbus City Aledo Keokuk Argyle Crawfordsville Columbus Junction Colchester Stockport Farmington Fruitland Bonaparte Lockridge Letts Prairie City Wayland Revere Bushnell Abingdon Basco Buffalo Prairie Viola Muscatine Bardolph North Henderson Reynolds Saint Augustine Avon Conesville Macomb Matherville Illinois City Galesburg Warsaw New Windsor Ainsworth Alexandria Henderson Preemption Bowen Rio Plymouth Augusta East Galesburg Kahoka Mount Sterling Brighton Taylor Ridge Sutter Wataga Birmingham Industry Marietta Nichols Sherrard Adair Montpelier Washington Alpha Andalusia Fairfield Knoxville Saint Patrick Ophiem Luray Ellisville London Mills Milan Keosauqua Maquon Table Grove Gilson Buffalo La Prairie Douds Lone Tree Loraine Oneida Golden Smithfield Cantril Blue Grass Littleton Huntsville

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $31.47 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Burlington, IA 52601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Armed Security: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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