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Armed Security Officer – Stark Security

Location:

Chicago, IL, United States

About the Job

Stark Security Inc.

Job Description:

Position:
Armed Security Officer for Location 1734 (Part-Time)

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• Job Title: Armed Security Officer
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location: South Loop
• Pay Rate: $19.00 hourly
• Benefits: Yes

• Serve as a security officer and provide emergency aid, security, and protection of life and property to our customers, their patrons, and all citizens by patrolling the properties under contract.
• Respond to requests for assistance and investigate criminal activities.

• Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.
• Patrol assigned geographical areas to prevent crime and enforce laws, regulations, and vendor policies.
• Uphold the department's customer service philosophy.
• Observe reports and act on conditions conducive to crime and danger.
• Check buildings for security. Observe structures, persons, and vehicles for suspicious activity.
• Take command of crime scenes or incidents.
• Administer first aid as necessary.
• Take statements and interview victims or witnesses.
• Record vital information.
• Conduct investigation assignments of suspected illegal activity.
• Maintain the security of persons or evidence and documents or collect related information.
• Provide professional and credible testimony in a court of law.
• Prepare and write a variety of reports and records related to assigned duties.
• Provide excellence in internal and external customer service.
• Create a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior and creative problem resolution.
• Develop safe work habits and follow all required safety policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Contribute to the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
• Follow standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Produce an acceptable quantity and quality of work that is completed within established timelines.
• Support and respect diversity in the workplace.
• Professional appearance is required at all times, conducive to the safety and comfort of the responsibilities performed.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Licensed Security Officer.

• Working knowledge of Federal, State, County, and City laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of criminal behavior, underlying criminal and social psychology, and physical methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in security activities.

• Effectively communicate in both oral and written form.
• Listen effectively, respond clearly and directly, and ability to explain information to others.

• Identify problems, gather relevant data, and note possible causes of problems.
• Evaluate relevant information, recognize alternatives, reach conclusions based on evidence, and implement solutions.
• Take action beyond what is necessarily called for, and perform tasks with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Perform under pressure and/or opposition.

• Ability to use general office equipment.
• Ability to use a keyboard, word processor, and spreadsheet programs as required for the position. Strong ability to operate a vehicle.
• Strong ability to apply excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Strong ability to participate in a team focused on producing high-quality results.
• Advanced ability to operate firearms and equipment safely, skillfully, and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong ability to maintain composure in adverse and dangerous conditions.
• Strong ability to apply criminal justice and crime prevention techniques.
• Strong ability to read and interpret laws, ordinances, plans, and orders.
• Strong ability to perform departmentally authorized use of force techniques to affect the detainment of criminal suspects.

• Interface effectively with co-workers, and exhibit sensitivity to the feelings of others.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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