Job Description

Overview

Top Guard Security is the leading security guard service provider for the Virginia Peninsula, the Southside, Tri-Cities and Richmond. Top Guard offers unarmed and armed security officers and mobile patrol services to industrial and manufacturing facilities, commercial properties, local and federal governments, residential communities and retail establishments.

Top Guard's commitment to superior security services begins with a commitment to its employees. We understand the critical role that a security professional plays in the overall success of a facility and we are devoted to hiring high caliber employees who are intelligent, capable, and dedicated individuals. Candidates are carefully selected by an experienced recruitment staff committed to finding those individuals who meet Top Guards rigid employment standards. Through training, performance evaluations, and quality assurance measures, we ensure that security officers maintain standards consistent with Top Guard's stringent requirements.

Job Skills / Requirements

APPLICANTS WITH A CURRENT ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE PREFERRED:

Must BE DCJS Armed certified and have a current Armed DCJS card. Applicants must be able to meet the standards of U.S. Coast Guard Boating Regulations, must be able to obtain VA Boating Safety Certification (which can be obtained at www.boatus.org). Familiarity of small boat operations, small craft handling, and Virginia Waterway Regulations is required. Applicants must be able to work required shifts and have scheduling flexibility. Reliable transportation is required, high school diploma or equivalent is required, must be reliable and dependable. Superior verbal and written communication skills required. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Safeguard client's property via waterway to the facility.
* Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
* Be alert to discover/deter any person(s) attempting to gain unauthorized access.
* Be alert to any hazards which may cause fires, explosions or other catastrophes. Report any such incidents to client immediately.
* Respond to emergency conditions within assigned area of responsibility as annotated in main SOP.
* Must be physically able to stand post for 8-12 hours on a boat in the water.
* Must be able to accurately and clearly write daily logs and incident reports both hand written and through computer.
* Must be DCJS Armed certification.

* Prefer you have a active current sevuirty clearance. 

Qualifications:
* Must be at least 25 years of age
* Authorized to work in the United States
* Have High School Diploma or Equivalent
* A current DCJS registration card is required
* Must be able to pass background check, drug test, and physical (at required sites)
* Must be able to pass the English language (speaking, reading, and understanding) screening.

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

DCJS Armed card
DCJS Unarmed card
Armed Training Completion Forms
Must have boating experience

Additional Information / Benefits

• Top Guard provides its full-time employees with the following benefits:
  Payroll Deducted Health Plan
  Payroll Deducted Dental Insurance
• Payroll Deducted Vision Insurance
• Direct Deposit
  Paid Vacation
  Holiday Compensation
  Credit Union Membership
  
  It is the policy of Top Guard to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
  
  Applications are active for 60 Days after which you must reapply.

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