Armed Security Guard
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Job Location:
Saint Augustine, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
The Armed Security Guardposition is responsible for maintaining security of their assigned post through monitoring surveillance access control and patrol activities. The position assists visitors and staff monitors for suspicious behavior and responds appropriately during emergencies.
Education and Qualification Requirements
- 19 Years or Older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Maintain a valid Florida security class G license
- Qualify annually with agency issued firearm
- Pass the annual SJSO Physical Test
- Valid Florida Drivers License
- Ability to operate a computer and job-related software
- Must pass a Psychological Test
Duties
- Monitor designated areas observing the activities of individuals in and around agency facilities.
- Analyze situations to determine whether suspicious activity requires a sworn deputies response.
- Verify visitor identity and grant or deny access to facilities as appropriate
- Log entries and directing visitors to appropriate locations
- Log Tools In and out of Secure Areas
- Conduct searches of bags briefcases and personal items
- Operate a magnetometer and/or screening equipment
- Communicates in person by radio and by phone
- Operate an agency vehicle to patrol facilities and assigned locations
- Conduct routine foot patrols of exterior doors perimeters and access points
- All other duties as assigned
Job Controls and Complexities
- Report directly to a supervisor
- Adhere to laws agency policies rules regulations SOPs and procedures
- Work involves multiple locations and varied security requirements within correctional and law enforcement environments
- Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
- Ensure operational continuity by providing accurate timely information to staff and coworkers
- Adhere to agency leave overtime and attendance requirements including punctuality and timely notification of absences
- Maintain effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to read write speak and comprehend English
Contacts
- General Public
- SJSO Personnel
- Vendors
- Other Government Entities
Physical Environment
- Shift work on 12 hour rotation; subject to on-call rotation and after-hours requests. Hours are subject to vary including nights holidays and weekends
- Some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to assault and battery heavy communicable diseases etc.)
- May require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and successful completion of medical/physical evaluations
- Exposure to outdoor conditions (weather noise odors heights dust etc)
- May encounter irate visitors or trespassers
- Operate an agency vehicle safely
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- See at normal range or with accommodations
- Hear at normal range or with accommodations
- Speak understandably
- Manual dexterity
- Ambulate independently
- Frequently grasp push pull bend squat lift or carry items up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally reach above head kneel walk climb stoop stand or lift items up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to see in color
Important Information
Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and assignment and is required of all Agency personnel.
The list of tasks policies and proficiencies for this position as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves other employees or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
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History: New Job Description
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Loss Prevention
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Office Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Driving
- Security
- Writing Skills
About Company
SJSO Provides safety, protection and service to the people of St. Johns County. View important information, find an inmate, submit a report and much more.
