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GOLDEN SVCS LLC

Protective Security Officer - Shenandoah Valley (Harrisonburg, Staunton, Charlottesville)

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A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. 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.

$38,002 / year median in Virginia

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary The Protective Security Officer will protect federal property and employees from theft, damage, hazards, or interference. They will make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. They will preserve order and enforce regulations pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
Essential Functions :
1. Control access to client facility through the admittance process. Assist visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility. Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility. 2. Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property. 3. Patrols assigned site on foot. 4. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage; and provides direction or information to others. 5. Prepares logs or reports as required for post 6. Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for post, by the company, or through training or certification. 7. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post.
Requirements:
Must be able to meet and continue to meet all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal licensing requirement for FPS Protective Security Officers.
These include the following:
Must be able to speak, read, and write using coherent English language. Must be 21 years old Must be a U.S. Citizen Must pass a physical and drug screen Must pass a background check Must be able to obtain contract suitability Must already have current FPS experience and applicable qualifications as outlined below: FPS Training Credentials required: Contractor Provided Initial Weapons Exhibit/Certificate Contractor Provided Basic Training Exhibit/ Certificate Contractor Provided Refresher Training Exhibit/Certificate (if applicable) FPS Orientation Exhibit/Certificate Virginia Handgun and Guard License Benefits Golden offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes flexible benefits. Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Paid Time-Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area. Stand or walk constantly on various surfaces Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, occasionally during shift. Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties. Frequent moving or lifting of heavy objects Golden
SVCS, LLC
is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a contractor to the Federal Protective Services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, disability, marital/family status or protected veteran status. Golden
SVCS, LLC
encourages referrals of those qualifying under protected veterans' status. Golden
SVCS, LLC
conducts pre-employment drug testing and background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. Job offers are contingent upon favorable drug testing results and background checks. Additional drug/medical testing and subsequent background investigations conducted by the government may be required to obtain access to the work site. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Description The Protective Security Officer will protect federal property and employees from theft, damage, hazards, or interference. They will make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. They will preserve order and enforce regulations pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
Essential Functions :
1. Control access to client facility through the admittance process. Assist visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility. Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility. 2. Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property. 3. Patrols assigned site on foot. 4. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage; and provides direction or information to others. 5. Prepares logs or reports as required for post 6. Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for post, by the company, or through training or certification. 7. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post.
Requirements:
Must be able to meet and continue to meet all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal licensing requirement for FPS Protective Security Officers.
These include the following:
Must be able to speak, read, and write using coherent English language. Must be 21 years old Must be a U.S. Citizen Must pass a physical and drug screen Must pass a background check Must be able to obtain contract suitability Must already have current FPS experience and applicable qualifications as outlined below: FPS Training Credentials required: Contractor Provided Initial Weapons Exhibit/Certificate Contractor Provided Basic Training Exhibit/ Certificate Contractor Provided Refresher Training Exhibit/Certificate (if applicable) FPS Orientation Exhibit/Certificate Virginia Handgun and Guard License Benefits Golden offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes flexible benefits. Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Paid Time-Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area. Stand or walk constantly on various surfaces Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, occasionally during shift. Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties. Frequent moving or lifting of heavy objects Golden
SVCS, LLC
is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a contractor to the Federal Protective Services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, disability, marital/family status or protected veteran status. Golden
SVCS, LLC
encourages referrals of those qualifying under protected veterans' status. Golden
SVCS, LLC
conducts pre-employment drug testing and background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. Job offers are contingent upon favorable drug testing results and background checks. Additional drug/medical testing and subsequent background investigations conducted by the government may be required to obtain access to the work site. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.