Armed Contract Security Officer - Drakesboro, KY

The role

The Armed Contract Security Officer guards industrial or commercial property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Duties include patrolling buildings and grounds, responding to active shooters, and investigating disturbances.

What you will do

• Respond to active shooter threats by moving towards shots fired to neutralize the threat
• Follow assigned general and specific post orders
• Apply graduated use of force to subdue or detain
• Patrol buildings, grounds, docks, logging camps, or work sites
• Patrol lobbies, corridors, and public rooms
• Interview guests and employees and interrogate persons to detect infringements
• Patrol public areas to detect fires and unsafe conditions
• Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure security
• Perform and set thermostatic controls in buildings
• Inspect equipment and machinery for tampering

Required qualifications

• Three years of security experience within the past five years, three years of military or National Guard, an Associate’s degree or higher in a security or law enforcement related field, or successful
• 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
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Current/valid state driver’s license
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Vehicle operators must be at least 25 years of age and have a driving record with no more than one moving violation
• Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
• Pass an approved physical evaluation prior to assignment

Nice to have

• State Security Officer License
• Certification in the use of weapons
• State Armed License if required
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification may be needed
• Knowledge of Internet programs, Word Processing software, or other software

Benefits

• Unique and generous benefits
• Opportunities for career growth

Before you apply

• Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
• Must undergo and successfully pass an approved physical evaluation prior to assignment
• Must undergo an annual physical abilities assessment

About the company

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