Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $18.75
Proteus Protective Services B-3200553 is hiring Armed Security Officers in the Jacksonville, FL area (location on ad is our office, not work location).
- Armed Officers begin at $18.75 / hour - Paid Weekly by Direct Deposit
- 3 Full-Time Schedules Available
Mon & Tue 9pm-5am; Wed & Thu OFF; Fri, Sat, & Sun 9pm-5am (Foot Patrol)
Mon & Tue OFF; Wed & Thu 9pm-5am; Fri & Sat 7pm-3am; Sun 8pm-4am (Golf Cart / Foot Patrol)Mon & Tue OFF; Wed & Thu 7pm-3am; Fri & Sat 6pm-6am; Sun OFF (Vehicle Patrol / Foot Patrol)Our Vehicle Patrol requires you to provide a 3-year driver history report to qualifyProteus Protective Services, continuing to lead the Jacksonville area on raising the rates of security officers! Not post specific wages, like some security companies!
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 assistanceRendering aid to the physically injuredInvestigating safety hazards and taking action to correct potential problem areasProviding motorized, foot and bicycle patrol to residential and business areasPracticing problem solving techniques in support of the agencies problem solving strategiesOperating agency marked vehicles in routine and emergency situationsParticipating in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilitiesActing without direct supervision and exercising independent discretion in meeting emergenciesDetaining suspects, removing trespassers from property, physically and forcibly as needed.Using less lethal means of self-defenseCustomer service & Community engagementBeing an Ambassador of the agency to the community.Paid weekly by Direct DepositBasic Qualifications
Ability to utilize a pastoral approach to potentially hostile situations, with an emphasis on de-escalation and conflict resolution.Class "D" Security Officer LicenseClass "G" Statewide Firearms License (if armed)Active, valid Driver License with clean driving recordAccess to own vehicle (no public transportation / ride sharing)Ability to stand, walk, and / or run for periods up to 12 hoursAbility 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-appropriateDuty Belt - All OfficersLess-Lethal Device (OC Spray and / or Taser) - All OfficersHandcuffs - All OfficersFlashlight - All OfficersDuty-Rated Firearm w / 3 Magazines (Agency Must Approve) - Armed OfficersDuty-Rated Level 2 or Higher Holster (Agency Must Approve) - Armed OfficersDuty-Rated Ammunition (Agency Must Approve) - Armed OfficersBody Armor (Only Safelife Defense & Premier outer carriers - any brand concealed) - Armed OfficersHighly sought after skills :
First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained) or willing to obtain through our academyAny 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 checkAbility to pass a drug screenCertifications 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.