Benford Protection Group is hiring: Armed Security Guard in Chicago

Position Summary

We are currently seeking experienced Armed Security Officers who has a desire to be successful and demonstrate great leadership skills in a tactical and operational environment. The Armed Security Officer one who demonstrates leadership abilities and the ability to be a strong team member. possesses organizational skills, detailed oriented, articulate and exemplifies excellent customer service.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides security protection for all organizational facilities and personnel within areas of responsibility to prevent unauthorized access, theft or intentional destruction
• With a Senior Security Officer, responds to unusual or emergency situations using the appropriate degree of physical force and or weaponry as situation dictates. Maintain proficiency with all assigned weapons as required.
• Assists in patrolling and protecting the facilities by foot and/or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal/unauthorized activities.
• Assists in monitoring the flow of personnel and vehicular traffic entering and exiting the building/property.
• Assists in monitoring personnel/tenants/visitor access, verify valid personal and organization I.D.
• Maintains and updates visitor logs, commercial deliveries and outside contractors entering and exiting the facility.
• Remain alert for potential security, property or safety concerns and initiate the appropriate actions by notifying senior personnel.
• Monitors electronic perimeter control devises to detect any unauthorized entry into facility, respond to protective alarm signals and communicates any detection to the appropriate level of supervision
• Perform escort duties as appropriate.
• Participates in a variety of training activities/programs designed to assure employees are capable of fulfilling their day-to-day and/or emergency response duties.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of all Security Operation Procedures and Security Post Orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties.
• Prevents unauthorized entry into the Client premises and upon detection, isolates, and escorts individual(s) to a containment area and/or removal from premises.
• Maintains proficiency with all assigned weapons as required.
• The ability to Act as lead guard when supervisor is not on site.

Requirements:

Skills Required

• Provide exceptional customer service at all times in order to exceed our clients’ expectations.
• Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures, post orders, Firearm/Weapons Safety Policy a Use of Force Policy
• Detail oriented and the ability to multitask
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.
• The ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, kneel, push and or pull for extended time periods
• Work is routinely performed in office environments and in the field.

Benford Protection Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits

• Preventive Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• AFLAC Policies
• Professional Development Assistance