Part-Time POST Certified Armed Security Guard

Part-Time Post Certified Armed Security Guard

Georgia Department of Labor is actively seeking candidates for part-time POST certified Armed Security Guard position. The hours will be no more than 24 hours per week. The position is located at the GDOL Main Office in downtown Atlanta, GA.

This position is a highly-visible, public safety position that requires the applicant to be courteous, polite, and informative to agency staff, vendors, and customers. The Security Guard will secure and protect the facility in case of fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events. Duties may require up to 10% of travel. Must possess an active P.O.S.T Certificate in good standing as defined by GA POST Council AND must have successfully completed the Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training Program.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties :

• Manages traffic flow and enforces parking regulations
• Warns person of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force if necessary.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances
• Inspects assigned area for fire or environmental hazards.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against and maintain security of premises.
• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Responds to fire, natural disasters, or other hazardous events
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities

Qualifications :

After a contingent offer of employment is made, the following will occur :

Physical Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified. The hiring process may involve one or more of the following : an interview, a timed written exercise, and / or an oral presentation. If there is a need for a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please advise the hiring manager. All decisions concerning the employment relationship for qualified applicants will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with the Georgia Department of Labor values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.