Contract Security Officer (Part-time) (FAA)

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

• Citizenship - All CSO personnel must be U.S. citizens.
• Have a current and valid Security License in Puerto Rico.
• Meet all federal, state, and local requirements for security officers.
• Exercise sound judgment, meet and deal with people in a positive manner, and maintain poise and self-control under stress.
• Be proficient with technology.
•  Input and retrieve data using a computerized security system and read, understand, and apply printed instructions, rules, detailed orders, and training materials.
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• Have earned a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate from a duly accredited institution.
  
  

• A. Three (3) years of security experience within the past five (5) years OR,
• B. Associate degree in a related field plus one (1) year of experience OR,
• C. Three (3) years of military experience (active, reserve or National Guard either be currently serving or have been honorably discharged) OR,
• D. Successful completion of a State certified Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST) certification course OR.
• E. Possess a reasonable combination of (A) through (C) listed above Qualified Candidates will take a language test that demonstrates the following communication skills:

• Must speaks English fluently.
• Must read and understand written English in reports, orders, guidelines, and instructions.
• Must be able to write official reports in English that are grammatically correct and technically accurate.

• Paid on a semi-monthly pay schedule.
• The position is considered non-exempt by the company in accordance with Fair Labor Standards Act and Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• In addition to your monetary compensation, you will be eligible to participate in the following benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
• Paid vacation as follows: 80 hours after the first year of employment and each year thereafter for 4 years of employment (granted on your original anniversary date.) After 4 years of service, you will earn 120 hours of vacation per year. (Pro-rated for part-time) Future accrual levels beyond four years are based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• 56 personal/sick hours annually (Pro-rated for part-time)
• 11 days paid holidays annually (Pro-rated for part-time)
• Medical insurance programs. Optional coverage for family members as well as Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term disability plans are available.
• 401K program
  
  

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, stair climbing, and stooping up to twelve (12) hours either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime. Outdoor posts.
• May require an individual to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and/or severe weather (e.g., rain, hail, wind).
• Frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations (e.g., confrontations with angry, distraught, disturbed, or violent persons).
•  Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or relieving bladder/bowels or taking breaks. 
• Ability to remain alert for up to twelve (12) hours with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations. Use of senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch) is necessary to discern unusual or dangerous situations.
• Ability to use post security equipment, e.g. (metal detectors, X-rays, CCTV); ability to use handcuffs, baton, and firearm) at any time while on duty.
• Ability to read post assignments, write reports, and respond to both routine and emergency dispatches/orders.
•  Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis (e.g., provide emergency First Aid and/or resuscitation while waiting for the arrival of paramedics or other emergency personnel).
•  Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs (e.g., in responding to emergencies, ensuring timely and complete facility evacuations, giving pursuit, etc.).
• Maintaining an ongoing and regular program of physical fitness, as physical fitness is a requirement of the position.

• Customer Service: Assist visitors, address customer concerns, resolve conflicts.
• Traffic Control: Operate checkpoints, manage congestion.
• Access Control: Verify IDs, evaluate visitors, monitor alarms and CCTV.
• Screening: Inspect vehicles and baggage, screen personnel and packages.
• Equipment Testing: Test metal detectors, x-ray machines.
• Information Security: Prevent unauthorized material departure.
• Key Control: Issue and maintain keys, key cards, and combinations inventory.
• Roving Patrols: Conduct foot patrols indoors and outdoors, inspect safeguards.
• Emergency Response: Medical and security first response, assist EMS, fire, police.
• Written and Radio Communications: Daily logs, regular updates, incident reports.
• Maintain Proficiency: Participate in annual training including firearms proficiency, non-lethal weapons proficiency, use of force, and security fundamentals.
  
  

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Pension/Retirement, Flexible Schedule