FrankCrum Staffing has an openings in the Port St. Lucie/West Palm Beach area for an Armed Security Guard for a large company. The Armed Security Guard secures the premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; and permitting entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, vendors and other persons, asking for appropriate documentation and/or authorization in order to stop suspicious people and guard against theft and maintaining security of premises
• Warns persons of rule infractions or policy / procedure violations; apprehends or evicts violators from premises
• Responds to alarms, calls of distress, or emergencies such as fire, injuries or presence of unauthorized persons by calling police, fire departments and/or local emergency response teams. Investigates and reports disturbances, hazards, and suspicious activities to local police for correction actions
• Participates in routine safety equipment checks to ensure security equipment is functioning properly and is regularly maintained, following manufacturer’s instructions; inspects and adjusts security systems, equipment and machinery as needed to ensure operational use and detect evidence of tampering; troubleshoots malfunctions, calling for repairs as needed; evaluates new equipment and techniques
• Maintains company’s stability and reputation by complying with local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Ensures reports, records and other documentation is accurate, complete, timely and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Officers will carry/maintain firearm in a professional, yet non-threatening manner.  Firearm shall be carried on the officer’s dominant hip, no cross-draw holster allowed
• Security must have DOA level two retention security holster.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED. 
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and have a current, valid State of Florida driver license
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive drug screen and level 2 background check
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance 
• Must be and remain compliant with local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and regulations; particularly those related to working in the cannabis industry.

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Previous experience working as a licensed armed Security Guard/Officer in the State of Florida. 
• Previous experience working in retail and customer service environment, accurate use of computer-based point of sale software systems.   
• Able to understand and follow written/oral instructions.  
• Able to communicate in conversational English in order to work effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (computer, laptop), comprehend safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.  
• Proven ability to analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions to inform policies and procedures.  
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.  
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.  
• Ability to respectfully and politely interact with customers and team members.   

Additional Requirements:

• Security Guards shall receive semiannual training related to their position which may be after hours or weekends.  The training will be facilitated by instructors at no cost to the Guard. 
• Must own a 9mm, 40Cal. or 45Cal. handgun in one of the following models; Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Springfield, or H&K firearms only. 
• Must have three 03 magazines and magazine carrier. 
• Must wear your handgun in a level two retention holster (minimum) designed for your handgun on your dominant hip. 
• Must wear holster, magazine carrier and handcuff case on an approved 2 ¼ inch nylon or leather utility belt.
• No other equipment can be carried without prior approval. 
• Security Guards are allowed to wear Body armor under their Company shirt if desired.  Company shall provide a polo shirt, however, the company will not provide any other equipment for the security Guard. 
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people in the facility.   

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Department of Agriculture class D and G license.  Must obtain a CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 45 days of employment date. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: The schedule for this position is subject to change with notice. This position is subject to after-hours and/or weekend shifts based on seasonal demands.   

Hours are: 10 AM - 8 PM M-F and 11 AM - 5 PM Sat.- Sun. Have to be flexible with schedule.

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FrankCrum is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.