
Posted 5 days ago
Armed / Commissioned Security Officer
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Armed Security Specialist II provides physical security, entry access control, vehicle and personnel screening, roving patrols, and armed escort services at designated locations, often in austere conditions.
About this role
*** THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY SERVE AS A CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL VACANCIES FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS ***
Overview
We are seeking an Armed Security Specialist II to become an integral part of our team. In this position, you will be tasked to provide physical security, physical security inspections and entry access control at designated locations.
A position with SENTRYSIX International is more than just a job, it’s the start of a great career. Joining the SENTRYSIX team means that you are joining an operational support and threat management provider to government and commercial clients worldwide. Because of this, we search for individuals of the highest caliber and experience.
Veteran owned & operated company – Are you a Veteran? – We want to hear from you!
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Responsibilities
- Perform internal guard services to include but not limited to, vehicle and personnel entry control points, internal roving patrols and armed escort guard services;
- Provide excellent customer service to guests, residents, employees and contractors in the communities and facilities we serve;
- Provide roving mobile patrol services within designated areas;
- Provide screening services of vehicles and personnel at entry control points;
- Protect equipment and personnel;
- Maintain weapons qualification on assigned weapon systems;
- Maintain proficiency with Non-Lethal Weapons;
- Perform internal security guard services, at any potential internal security posting, for up to 12 hours, often in austere conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain or snow;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- US Citizen or Eligible for Employment in the United States
- Must have a valid US Driver’s License
- A minimum of 21 years old.
- Must have a minimum of Three years verifiable experience in U.S. Military, corrections, security and/or Law Enforcement.
- Must have completed Texas Private Security Level III Training course within previous 30 days or ability to complete course at own expense prior to appointment, OR have a valid Texas PSB Level III License in hand ( Full-Time Law Enforcement Officer applicants are exempt from this requirement)
- Must have clean criminal history and able to pass a pre-employment background investigation
- Honorable discharge from the military (if applicable)
- Employment with SENTRYSIX is contingent upon a favorable background investigation
- Able to don all required personal protective gear.
- Qualify and maintain proficiency with all assigned weapons.
Additional Details:
- Location: San Marcos, Texas
- Compensation: $18/hr - $20/hr Starting DOE with increase after 90 days of satisfactory performance and completion of probationary period
- Employment Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Available
- Shifts Available: Various
Notice: Additionally, employment may be based on customer approval, security clearance, background investigation, drug screening results, medical requirements, physical fitness, and system specific qualifications and experience levels.
SENTRYSIX International
Texas PSB License C20867
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