Armed Officer - Shelby
Job in
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 37544, USA
Listing for:
Inter-Con Security Systems
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Security
Security Guard, Site Security, Unarmed Security, Security Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Armed Officer - Shelby (67980)
Armed Officer Employment Opportunity
At Inter-Con, we take pride in providing customized security solutions for our clients. To us, that means the right officer in the right place and at the right time. In many cases our clients desire a softer security plan that meets their values and needs, but where high value people and assets are involved, others may prefer a more obvious security presence.
As an Unarmed Security Officer, you will be part of a highly trained security team that supports critical facilities and infrastructure, public venues that required an enhanced presence and personal protective services. You'll be trained by our team of highly qualified firearms instructors in safe weapons handling and marksmanship. As an Unarmed Security Officer, you are an integral part of the broad spectrum of specialized security services Inter-Con provides its clients every day.
Specific benefits include:
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition and Reward Programs
- Training and Career Development
- Opportunities for Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan
- Uniform and equipment provided
- Additional benefits vary depending on position
Security personnel are to be certified and trained and will be assigned a variety of standing, sitting and walking posts.
Expected Responsibilities:
Maintain a high level of visibility at all times as a deterrent.Interact with all clients and visitors in a respectful, courteous, and dignified manner.Greet the public, answer simple/basic questions, and notify departments of visitors.Have visitors sign in and out on the daily Visitors Log, and issue visitor badges, as required.Greet and question unescorted visitors who may be in unauthorized areas.Security shall make rounds on each floor and stairwell hourly to ensure safety throughout the building and perform a sweep of each floor, stairwell and public restrooms at the beginning and end of each shift to deter loitering and ensure all visitors or clients have exited the building by or before close of business.Secure all doors and access points around the perimeter of the building at the beginning and end of each shift.Report any elevator malfunctions or fire panel alarms to building facility manager(s). After hour security will make a notation in the logbook stating, the problem and the location of the problem. After morning shift change security will report the problem to the building facility manager.Observe and enforce the City's "No Smoking" rule which states, "No Smoking Within 25 feet of Entryways".Inform relief armed security guards of any special situations or instructions prior to vacating post.Refrain from using personal cell phones or other devices to take photos or recordings while on duty or while at or on City property. Recordings of any kind (photo, audio, or video recordings) and/or the posting of any recorded material on social media is strictly prohibited.Limit telephone calls to business or personal emergencies.Prevent journalists from proceeding into unauthorized areas. Contact the Chief Communication Officer immediately to report the media's presence in the building. Recognize that journalists have a right to request entrance to a public building. Disallow journalists from disrupting or interfering with work in progress or forcing an interview with clients or City employees who do not wish to provide statements. Disallow use of video or audio, equipment or recording devices of any kind, unless approved by the Chief Communication Officer.Assist City employees with defusing arguments or disturbances with the public, whether it is inside or outside the City office. Armed security guards who are authorized to leave their post for such tasks shall comply with requests for assistance unless compliance would significantly lower the level of security required within the facility.Armed security guards may be asked by City staff to deny access to specific individuals who have been deemed potentially violent (a former employee, family member, or client who may have threatened a City employee or has displayed a potential for violent or disruptive behavior). Armed security guards shall notify the local authorities immediately by calling 9-1-1 if the individual exhibits behavior that could be violent or disruptive.Enforce the rule forbidding weapons and/or contraband from being brought into City buildings. Weapons and/or contraband are not allowed onsite at City facilities (with the exception of weapons worn by armed security guards as required under this RFP, City Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies/personnel, other law enforcement officers, Probation Officers, Welfare Investigators, etc.). If contraband or weapons are discovered during a search or screening for weapons, those items shall be confiscated by the Security Guard.
The Security Guard shall contact the Officer of the Day or the first available unit supervisor along with the Facilities Manager and apprise them of the situation. When the suspect is turned over…
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