Armed Security Guard (Facility Security Officer 2)

Job Code: PST051

Pay Grade: LE

Georgia Department of Labor is actively hiring candidates for Armed Security Guard (full-time) positions. 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.

Under general supervision, guards, patrols, or monitors premises, facilities, and other areas to prevent theft, violence, and infractions of rules. The Security Guard will secure and protect the facility in case of fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events. This position is located in downtown Atlanta. Position may require up to 10% of travel.

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

• Must have High School Diploma or GED

• Must have One (1) year of security (armed) or law enforcement experience

• Must have a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record

• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings and weekends

• Must possess and demonstrate the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

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

• Drug and Alcohol Test

• Medical exam

• Criminal Background check

• Physical fitness test

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate instructional equipment and computers. Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance, close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus. Corrective lenses may be used to meet these requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, preference may be given to applicants who possess and demonstrate previous working experience in a safety monitoring environment, or law enforcement or military experience.

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of available choices:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance (multiple plans)
• Flexible / Voluntary Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• Paid Time Off

• 13 Holidays
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Purchasing Program

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.

High school diploma or GED AND One year of related experience. Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification. Note: Some positions may require area specific certifications or eligibility.