Armed Special Police Officer - Washington, United States - Valentis Group, Inc.
2 weeks ago
Description
We are currently hiring Full-time Special Police Officers (SPO) in the Washington, DC area._
-
Part-
Time Opening:
must be willing to work various shifts._
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Valentis Special Police Officers (SPO) is responsible for providing armed security services at our client site, maintaining entry/access services, and conducting random foot/vehicle patrols in and around the specific site area.
SPOs must take appropriate action in response to civil disorder, terrorist threats, hostage conditions, and other adverse circumstances.
Examples of such action include engagement of hostile forces, detaining and searching personnel, and summoning necessary police, fire, or rescue personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Foot, vehicle, and static post assignments are required to ensure the safety and security of the client, their staff, and visitors.
- Proactively engages in security performance duties for maximum visibility and threat deterrence.
- Actively seeks and engages in learning and development opportunities to ensure peak performance by completing and/or demonstrating the following.
- Applies newly learned knowledge and skills on the job.
- Shares information with others that may benefit from his/her expertise.
- Seeks coaching and feedback to ensure high performance.
- Composes, files, organizes and maintains documents, forms, reports, and other related information as needed.
- Accomplishes specific work tasks on site to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of duty assignments.
- Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor as requested, or according to an established schedule; compiles information as necessary or as directed and provides data to appropriate personnel.
- Exhibits the ability to professionally interact with all individuals in a courteous manner, and is able to deescalate potentially unsafe, hostile situations.
- Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
- Maintains a suitable work location environment (i.e., office, vehicle, post) and general orderliness.
SPECIAL CONDITION - TRAINING
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must possess a valid
DC Special Police Officer certification
- Applicant must have a valid driver's license.
- A minimum educational level of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of three (2) or more years of armed security level work experience is desired.
- Prior experience in law enforcement, military, or the security industry is a plus.
- Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments, and write effective, concise, and legible reports.
SKILL(s)
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; proficient typing skills; working knowledge of security services, along with the operational policies and procedures that impact such services; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands or arms, use hands to manipulate objects, handle or feel, and lift items weighing 30 lbs.
- Valentis Group, Inc. offers rewarding career opportunities and competitive benefits and wages. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or protected veteran status._
- We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria._
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity._
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$26.50 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Can you accommodate paid travel to Pittsburgh for paid training
- YES or NO?
- Do you own your own duty gear
- YES or NO?
Experience:
Armed Security: 2 years (required)
License/Certification:
- Must possess current DC Special Police Officer Certification (required)
Work Location:
In person
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