Job Description

Armed Security Officers, $18.00, for a site in Richmond (Operations)
Richmond, VA, United States of America
$18.00 - $20.00

Overview

Top Guard Security is the leading security guard service provider for the Virginia Peninsula, the Southside, Tri-Cities, and Chester. 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, health care and retail establishments. Top Guard is Hampton Roads, Virginia's largest privately-owned security firm with 900+ employees and the largest woman-owned firm in the region. Its clientele represent the finest businesses, financial institutions, shopping centers, world-class manufacturers, communities and universities. Municipal, State and Federal contracts represent the backbone of Top Guard's regional dominance. Top Guard's size, experience and extraordinary level of service make it the region's choice for private security. 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 Guard’s 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

Must be DCJS ARMED certified already, and either have baton certification or willing to get baton certified

Duties include:

Access control in a secured building.

Patrolling the facility 

Completing radio checks with the other officer and our client 

Checking in all visitors

Communicating with various staff on visitors and/or issues occurring 

Other duties as assigned by Account Manager and/or our client

Requirements
• Must be at least 25 years of age
• Authorized to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check as a condition of employment
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time, up to a full 8-hour shift
• Must be able to endure cold and hot weather for extended periods of time, up to a full 8-hour shift
• Occasionally lift or pull up to 50lbs
• Speak audibly, clearly and understandable in order to have information understood or to contact authorities.
• Weekends and holidays required.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times, maintaining company expectations for customer service
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Customer Service Focus
• Situational decision making; notifications to appropriate personnel as needed
• Positive Attitude

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to work for an award-winning security firm that remains dedicated to our officers in the field. 


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.


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Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Information / Benefits

Top Guard provides its full-time employees with the following benefits: Payroll Deducted Health, Plan Payroll Deducted Dental Insurance, Allstate Supplemental Insurance Plans, Legal Resources, Legal Discount Plan, Direct Deposit, Paid Vacation, Holiday Compensation, Free Uniforms, and 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.

Part time officers are also elligible for benefits as well. Please inquire within. 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability


This job reports to the Account Manager

This is a Full and Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekends.