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Kerberos International, Inc.

Armed Security Guard - Provo Utah

Pay: $31.70/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Provo, UT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

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.

$46,908 / year median in Utah

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

FOR QUESTION ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE CALL 254-594-1522

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 Provo, Utah and surrounding area. 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 Two 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 or former law enforcement 2. Must be able to pass a firearms qualification (9mm) 3.. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen.

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 hourly to be paid in cash or used toward health benefits.

Qualifications Must have prior firearm experience Proficiency in conflict management techniques Ability to work in a team orientated environment with the ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing The ability to follow requirements of the position Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations Strong communication and decision-making skills

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$31.70 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person