Protective Security Officer - Detroit MI

Protective Security Officer - Detroit MI

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Position Summary

As a Protective Security Officer (PSO) serving on a Federal Government contract, you will be responsible for maintaining security, enforcing regulations, and ensuring the safety of personnel and property. This position requires professionalism, vigilance, and a commitment to excellence in service. This is a post with limited available hours, maintain a high level of alertness and situational awareness at all times. Arrive on time and ready for duty, ensuring operational efficiency. Demonstrate respect, professionalism, and courtesy in all interactions. Adhere to strict grooming and uniform standards, including maintaining shined boots and a professional appearance. This is a Union position.

Hours

Primarily weekends only with an average of 16-20hrs per week after training

Pay Transparency / Compensation

$18.00 while in training then $32.93 / hr Health and Welfare $5.38 Cash in lieu

Responsibilities

Provide security protection and access control

Provide security protection for all government property, classified material and personnel within assigned areas of responsibility to preclude unauthorized access, theft, or intentional destruction

Report / respond to unusual or emergency situations

Be alert for potential security, property or safety concerns and initiate the appropriate actions

Control ingress / egress into and / or out of posted / controlled / security areas

Prevent / report all violations of security and safety rules and regulations

Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual / suspicious activities

Maintain a working knowledge of all security and guard orders, written and oral, pertaining to the assigned duties

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component the United States Armed Forces

Be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must have a Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration, which bears the individuals name and social security number

A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed), or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a municipality, state, or federal enforcement department within the US, and have resigned or retired in good standing; or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any US Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) Component

Firearms training and firearms qualifications, and company certifications meet state / federal certifications

Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English

Familiarity with securing facilities and / or vehicles at a fixed location

Physically capable of standing a 12-hour post

High School education or GED equivalent

Ability to pass a background investigation

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam

Ability to pass MRPT suitability requirements

Demonstrable Proficiency with a Handgun