Armed Security Officer - FPS/DHS Contract

MaxSent's Officers are the foundation of success at MaxSent. The goal is to create and preserve an environment where employees, visitors, and properties are safe and well-protected. Working with MaxSent offers a variety of employment opportunities for your unique career plan! Whether youre a part-timer or a careerist MaxSent gives you the training and development to learn and grow.

Now hiring an Armed Security Officer in Chattanooga, TN

As a full-time, employee of MaxSent, the following benefits may be available:

• Major Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Predominately Monday- Friday schedule
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Opportunities for additional training to aid in your development.
  
  

Essential Functions: Protective Security Officers may be asked to perform a variety of duties at the facility where they are assigned including:

• Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property.
• Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
• Handle security issues and emergency situations according to MaxSent protocol.
• Understand site-specific operations including manuals and post orders.
• Greet visitors and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner.
• Answer questions and assist visitors and employees.
• Remain flexible to ever changing environment; adapts well to different situations.
• Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
• Answer phones greet guests and employees.
• Monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements AND possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet at least ONE of the following italicized criteria:
• 2 years of armed security experience
• 2 years of military or National Guard service (active or reserve),
• Successful completion of state-certified law enforcement education and training, or
• Successful completion of police officers' standard training courses.
• Candidates should have prior firearms experience.
• DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills required, verbal and written fluency in English is required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented 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.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to handle emergency situations efficiently and effectively at client site.
  
  

MaxSent is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $24.63/Hourly