Armed Security Guard (Jackson MS) immediate

Summary of Job:

A Security Guard comprises the base element of security services. This position requires a Mississippi Armed Guard Card. General duties and responsibilities including providing security services to a variety of clients. These duty posts include Federal government, manufacturing and distribution facilities, schools and colleges, religious institutions, retail sites and any other fixed or temporary location as needed or required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Protect property and lives

2. Monitor entrance/egress of property

3. Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documentation.

4. Guard against theft and maintain security

5. Respond to alarms and calls of distress

6. Complete accurate daily & incident reports by recording observations, information occurrences and surveillance activities

7. Prevent passage of prohibited vehicles into restricted areas

8. Prevent access to unauthorized persons

9. Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use

10. Regulate and monitor building systems

11. Inspect windows and doors to ensure locks are in place and working

12. Complete all required security logs

13. Communicate effectively with client management, employees, and visitors

Qualifications

1. Must have a High School diploma or GED

2. Must be at least 21 years of age and legally possess a firearm.

3. Can operate a firearm, pass firearms qualification courses and can receive appropriate licensures (Security Guard Permit - MS Department of Public Safety, Firearm Permit Division)

4. Maintain professionalism and ability to wear a uniform neatly and correctly

5. Ability to provide excellent customer service verbally and in writing.

6. Must have the ability be alert and appropriately deal with escalated and crisis/emergency situations.

7. Ability to multi-task

8. Ability to operate a computer and other security devices.

9. Depending on the client and state, must be able to obtain required training and licensures.

Physical Demands (Expectations include, but not limited to, one or more of the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation)

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