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MaxSent Armed Security Officer - FPS/DHS Contract in Anchorage, Alaska
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MaxSent is actively hiring candidates for Armed Protective Security Officer positions in
Anchorage, Alaska
As a full-time, employee of MaxSent, the following benefits may be available:
- Major Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Predominately Monday-Friday work schedule
- Paid vacation
- 401K
- Opportunities for additional training to aid in your development.
Essential Functions:
Protective Security Officers may be asked to perform a variety of duties at the facility where they are assigned including:
- Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property.
- Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
- Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
- Handle security issues and emergency situations according to MaxSent protocol.
- Understand site-specific operations including manuals and post orders.
- Greet visitors and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner.
- Answer questions and assist visitors and employees.
- Remain flexible to ever-changing environment; adapts well to different situations.
- Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
- Answer phones, greet guests and employees.
- Monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements AND possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must meet at least ONE of the following italicized criteria:
- 2 years of armed security experience
- 2 years of military or National Guard service (active or reserve),
- Successful completion of state-certified law enforcement education and training, or
- Successful completion of police officers' standard training courses.
- Candidates should have prior firearms experience.
- DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills required, verbal and written fluency in English is required.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
- Neat and professional appearance.
- Friendly and professional demeanor.
- Ability to provide quality customer service.
- Ability to handle emergency situations efficiently and effectively at client site.
MaxSent is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay Rate:
$31.53/hour +$4.45 Health and Welfare + $1.00
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