Armed Security Officer - Day Shift Fri-Sun - $16.50-$18/HR + Benefits [21+ & Firearm REQ.]

Role: Security Officer (Armed)

Location: Springfield, MO

Shift & Schedule: Friday-Monday, Day Shift

Pay: $16.50 - 18.00/HR

Requirements:

Legal possession of firearm, firearm experience/authorization

21+ YEARS

Reliable transportation

Join our team as an Armed Security Officer for day shifts in Springfield, MO. You’ll patrol the interior and exterior of facilities, monitor closed-circuit television feeds, and ensure unauthorized access is prevented. This position requires collaboration with the team to manage risks and properly document any incidents. Weekend availability (Friday through Sunday) is a must.

• Security Presence & Defense: Serve as the first line of defense for clients and sites
• Hazard Awareness: Identify and address safety concerns
• Risk Assessment: Conduct ongoing risk evaluations
• Access Control: Manage access to restricted areas and information
• Guidance: Direct and assist patrons, visitors, and staff.
• Customer Service: Deliver positive interactions with a pleasant and helpful demeanor
• Collaboration: Work with local law enforcement and other security personnel to maintain highest safety standards
• Incident Response: Respond to client security concerns and reports of incidents as they come through the dispatch line
• Incident Documentation: Record and report all security and safety incidents and concerns

• Employment Eligibility: Provide 2 forms of ID and eligibility/authorization to work in the US
• Age: 21+
• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Attitude: Maintain a calm, professional, and customer service-oriented demeanor
• Language Skills: Fluent in English speaking, reading/writing. Spanish is a bonus
• Screening: Ability to pass a urinalysis (site dependent) and criminal background check
• Transportation: Reliable transportation to and from work
• Firearm: Legally possess registered firearms able to be used for work. Firearm experience in professional capacity preferred
• Tech Literacy: Basic technology skills and ownership of a working smartphone and accessible email account
• Physical Ability: Can stand, sit, walk, jog, crouch, bend over, and carry 50lbs in a variety of weather conditions and work environments

• Provide a security presence at our client's site(s) to detect and deter all possible threats. 
• Must be able to perform a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and/or taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols.
• Provide a first layer defense against active threats, trespassers, and unauthorized persons on site(s).
• Visibly watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards. 
• Provide access control and the monitoring of entrances, exits, perimeters, and surrounding areas.
• Through roving patrols, monitor vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Ability to conduct traffic control as needed.
• Identify, report, delay or detain persons who violate rules and regulations.
• Maintain a professional work environment which provides the highest level of customer service while maintaining the highest level of safety and security. 
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
• Ability to work in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, military units and local, state and government agencies.
• Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Conduct ongoing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments at assigned sites.
• Exercise sound operational judgment and flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.
• Provide customer service to our client by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Respond to and submit reports on all security incidents.
• Perform additional tasks, related duties, projects, and special assignments as assigned by the reporting manager or client.

• Provide credible references and I-9 Employment Eligibility Documentation (legal eligibility to work in the U.S.).
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform job tasks in an extremely professional manner in a customer service driven industry.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and a background check.
• Ability to stand and walk for several hours per shift.
• Reliable transportation and proximity to site(s).
• Basic computer skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Punctuality, never late.
• Must own a smartphone for scheduling and clocking in / out.
• Experience in CPR, first aid, firefighting and crowd control is preferred, but not required.
• Previous security or law enforcement experience preferred, but not required.
• Must have or be willing to obtain CCW

Citadel Security USA is a veteran-owned company that has been trusted in the industry since 2007. We specialize in complex security operations and threat mitigation while investing in our employees to help them grow into skilled professionals. Join a team dedicated to public safety, security excellence, and integrity.