Federal Armed Security Officer - PART-TIME - Lorton, VA - Valentis
Lorton, VA 22079
About the Job
Job Description
This position requires applicants to possess a current valid Virginia DCJS (Department of Criminal Justice Services) Armed Guard license.
Valentis Group, Inc. is a nationally recognized security firm that prides itself in providing comprehensive, high-quality security services to a variety of clients and prides itself on meeting the highest of industry standards. Join our team today!
Part-Time Opening: Possible shift (subject to operational need change).
- Friday Saturday night 2300 to 0700
- Friday 2300 to 0700 with Saturday double 1500- 0700
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Valentis Protective Security Officer (PSO) is responsible for providing armed security services at our client site, maintaining guard booth services, and conducting random foot patrols in and around the specific site area. PSOs may be required to respond to incidents and other situations as needed. The PSO is responsible for identifying and handling security threats, unsafe conditions or hazards, and/or other emergency situations. Working environments and conditions may vary based on the climate seasons.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must possess a current valid Virginia DCJS (Department of Criminal Justice Services) Armed Guard license.
- Applicant must have a current valid driver’s license.
- A minimum educational level of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A Minimum of three (3) 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.
SPECIAL CONDITION
Candidates are required to successfully pass a series of pre-employment physical and live fire readiness tests, achieve same passing marks semi-annually, and participate in all ongoing training to meet Protective Security Team requirements.
Canidates MUST travel to Pittsburgh, PA for a QRS training week - company paid training and travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Foot 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 de-escalate potentially unsafe, hostile situations.
- Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.
- Maintains a suitable work location environment (i.e., office, vehicle, post) and general orderliness.
Valentis Group, Inc. offers rewarding career opportunities and competitive benefits and wages.
Valentis Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, our drug-free workplace policy prohibits the use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs or alcohol during work hours or while on company property. We encourage all applicants to understand and comply with this policy.
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.