Armed Contract Security Officer - West Paducah, KY

Corporate. Posted 2 months ago

The role

Contract Security Officers protect industrial or commercial property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. They perform duties such as access control, security patrols, and alarm response.

What you will do

Access control duties
Visitor processing and screening using X-ray machines, WTMD, and HHMD
Vehicular and foot security patrols
Traffic control
Alarm response
Receipt, use, and safeguarding of keys
Operation of security and safety systems
Compliance and conduct oversight
Reporting safety issues, occurrences, and hazardous conditions
Response to injury, illness, civil disturbances, and emergencies

Required qualifications

Three years of security experience within the past five years, OR
Three years of military or National Guard (active duty or reserve), OR
Associate’s degree or higher in a security-related or law enforcement-related field, OR
Successful completion of a police officer’s basic training academy
State Security Officer License
Certification in the use of weapons
State Armed License if required
Current/valid state driver’s license
Vehicle operators must be at least 25 years of age with a driving record with no more than one moving violation
Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos using the English language
Ability to calculate figures and amounts with basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Nice to have

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification may be needed

Benefits

Unique and generous benefits
Opportunities for career growth

Before you apply

A comprehensive background check including a credit check shall be performed
Applicants with outstanding warrants, violent criminal history, domestic violence, stalking or harassment, theft, fraud, DUI, reckless driving, or patterns of immoral behavior shall not be considered
Personnel shall undergo and successfully pass an approved psychological evaluation before assignment
Personnel shall undergo and successfully pass an approved physical evaluation before assignment

About the company

Walden Security is one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies.