Seeking Elite
Armed Officers in Palm Beach
Universal Protection, Elite Protection Division is Seeking Armed Officers for Palm Beach Gardens. Elite is a leading provider of security services in Palm Beach County. Elite Protection provides security services for County Clubs, Gated Communities, Residential and Commercial Services.
- Armed Security Officer
- High School or GED
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hourly
- Travel Required
- Shift Type
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- Prior police or Military experience
- Prior Corrections experience
- Proof of completion of a recolonized law enforcement training
- Associates Degree in a security related field
- Paramedic
- EMTExperienced armed security officers needed high-end gated communities in Palm Beach. Qualified applicants must have at least one (1) of the following to be considered:
Applicants must have or be eligible to obtain of the following qualifications:
- Florida Class D Security License
- Florida Class G Statewide Firearms License
- Exceptional computer and keyboarding skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid State issued Driver’s License
If you meet the above criteria you may be eligible for training sponsorships, apply below.
Position Summary
The Security Officer, under the direction of the site or operations supervisor, performs a variety of security, safety, customer services, public relations duties, and related functions specific to the job account. The Security Officer provides first line response to emergencies and carries out the policies and procedures of Property Management and observes and reports security issues and safety concerns as prescribed in post Standard Operating Guidelines.
Essential Duties
Accept the responsibilities and fulfills the obligations of a security officer by protecting life and property, preventing and reducing losses and crimes against the employer’s business or other organizations and institutions, upholding the law and respecting the constitutional rights of all persons by observations and reports.
- Maintain constant surveillance of assigned areas providing maximum visibility.
Be familiar with the locations and operation of fire alarms, firefighting, first aid and other safety equipment. - Complete all daily activity reports, incident reports, Supplemental reports and other written documents pertinent to the day-to-day activities of the employee’s assigned tasks and responsibilities in the manner required.
- Responsible for the care and control of radios, eyes and other equipment assigned as well as the proper processing and care of all found or otherwise impounded property.
- Promote good public relations through courteous, helpful, and professional contact with tenants, guests and residents of clients property.
Provide appropriate assistance, as needed, to clients, their employees, guests, visitors and residents, in an expedient and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
*Job duties may be modified at any time.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Previous security experience.
Must have a valid State issued Driver’s License.
Must have a valid State issued D & G licenses - Proof of prior or current military or police service
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Must be able to understand, read, and follow written instructions and comprehend verbal instructions.
If this application leads to a conditional offer of employment, you will be subject to employment/criminal background/MVR and drug screen in accordance with and Federal and/or State and/or Local specific law.