Armed School Security Officer

Armed School Security Guard

Defender Services, a company that provides security services to schools, is seeking armed school security guards for schools in Spartanburg, SC. Full Time Shift : Monday through Friday 7AM to 3PM.

Position Summary : Armed Security Officer to provide safety and security to K-12 schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Use of weapon protection machines to ensure safety of all students and faculty entering the school
• Conduct roving foot patrols through schools
• Must be willing to work overtime when requested

Prior Experience Required in Law Enforcement or Armed Security Services or the Military

Requirements :

Must meet the state of South Carolina requirements for an armed private security officer :

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid drivers license

Ability to pass extensive background checks, including criminal history check, employment, and education verification, and meet requirements for access to sensitive information.

Ability to pass a drug screening

Pass all site security requirements including advanced handgun training, use of force and use of intermediate weapons training.

Pass the following post-offer / pre-employment testing in accordance with assigned site requirements / regulations :

Other Requirements :

Work extended hours

Work alone while armed

Work and perform under stress

Work in adverse weather

Provide armed escorts

Stop, question, and detain individuals

Respond to emergencies with unplanned strenuous physical activity

Climb stairs in an emergency

Sit or stand alone for at least two hours

Be able to bend, push, pull and lift 20 pounds for your entire shift

Use site issued handgun with dominant and non-dominant hand

Use handcuffs

Ability to function in emergencies and unusual environments.

The examinee shall demonstrate stability and capacity for the following :

Mental alertness and emotional stability

Acuity of senses; ability of expression to allow rapid, accurate communication by spoken, written, audible, visible, or tactile signals.

The use of corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses shall not interfere with an individuals ability to effectively perform assigned security duties during normal or emergency operations.

No use of medications that while the individual is working, that would incapacitate, alter mental status, judgment or decrease physical or mental response times (e.g., anxiety relief via sedatives, narcotic pain medications, etc.).

Individuals with medical conditions which may impact the ability to perform the essential functions of the job shall provide medical evidence that the condition is controlled with proper medication and / or treatment and / or reasonable accommodations. The site physician may require the candidate to obtain a letter of clearance from his / her personal physician attesting that the candidate can perform the essential elements of the job.

Benefits :

Weekly Pay

Insurance Packages

Opportunity to Advance

Continuous Training

Must be able to :

Walk, stand, bend, squat, push, pull and lift up to 25 pounds for the entire shift

Work in a school environment

Follow specific orders