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Kerberos International, Inc.

Armed Security Guard - HARRISBURG AREA

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An Armed Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Have a license to carry a weapon ranging from a club to a firearm. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$45,874 / year median in Pennsylvania

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE CALL 412-389-1792
Job description
Overview:
Kerberos International, Inc. is an industry leading security company providing services to the U.S. Government. Many of the positions we offer require a Security Clearance (level depends on the position) or the ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities:
This is a full-time position working 36 to 40 hours a week during various shifts in Harrisburg Area, Pennsylvania. Security guards will be responsible for operating all security equipment, active barriers, intrusion detection systems, physical access control systems and closed-circuit television (CCTV), as applicable. In addition, enforce all facility access control policies and process visitors as directed by verifying visitor's identification, contacting agency sponsors or escorts, issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personal and package screening.
Requirements:
1. Must meet at least one of the following requirements: Two years of security experience Three years of U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserve service, active, retired, or honorably discharged. Graduated from a police officer's basic training academy 2. Must be able to pass a firearms qualification (9mm) 3.. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. 4. Must be able to pass a background check. 5. Ability to attend a 12 day training class. 6. Current public trust or Higher preferred.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
  • Minority/Female/Veteran/Protected Veteran/Disabled This Company Describes Its Culture as: People-oriented
  • supportive and fairness-focused Stable
  • traditional, stable, strong processes
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Additional Hourly Wage
  • Health and Welfare $5.
00 hourly to be paid in cash or used toward health benefits. Pay Scale based on region not experience.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$32.45 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person