Armed Security Officer - SUSA in Los Angeles, CA at Securitas Security Services USA

Date Posted: 11/19/2019

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Job Code: 13907408442

Category: General

Responds to unusual or emergency situations at client’s site using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response by following established protocol.
Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process; precludes unauthorized access to facilities, and the conversion, theft or intentional destruction of physical assets.
Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking.
Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations.
Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives or company management.
Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.
Prepares logs and reports as required.

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Security Officers and armed security work and specific protective device and weapons qualifications.
Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level.
Experience in physical security, military service, law enforcement or a related field, sufficient to meet the minimum requirements for state and local licensing and/or site standards as established by the company.

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer