Proteus Protective Services

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Proteus Protective Services B-3200553 is hiring Armed & Unarmed security officers in the Jacksonville, FL area. We currently have full-time and part-time positions available. To learn more about the open positions, visit: https://www.proteusps.com On-the-spot Interviews Available Come visit us at 1570 Lane Avenue South, (The Grove), Monday's from 1000-1300. The Security office is directly in front. Knock on the door if locked. Bring your licenses, drivers license, social security card. On the spot hiring if your availability meets the needs of our clients. Schedule an Interview visit: https://www.proteusps.comand apply online (contact > apply) Have questions? Contact our HR department at 904-299-3534 x 2 (ask for Captain Montanez) Pay rates • Armed Officers begin at $18.75 hour • Unarmed Officers begin at $18.00 hour Proteus Protective Services, continuing to lead the Jacksonville area on raising the rates of security officers! Not post specific wages, like some security companies! Summary of Duties Answer and respond to calls needing public safety or security. Writing complex incident reports. Maintaining a high level of independence, initiative and interaction with the public. Responsible for reprimanding and detaining members of the public. Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies when needed. Able to make sound decisions in stressful situations. Solid understanding on situational awareness and de-escalation. Majority of positions are overnight posts. Additional information about the position: • Responding to calls for service and emergency assistance • Rendering aid to the physically injured • Investigating safety hazards and taking action to correct potential problem areas • Providing motorized, foot and bicycle patrol to residential and business areas • Practicing problem solving techniques in support of the agencies problem solving strategies • Operating agency marked vehicles in routine and emergency situations • Participating in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities • Acting without direct supervision and exercising independent discretion in meeting emergencies • Detaining suspects, removing trespassers from property, physically and forcibly as needed. • Using less lethal means of self-defense • Customer service & Community engagement • Being an “Ambassador” of the agency, to the community. • Paid weekly State Licensed D, unarmed or D&G for Armed, Drivers License with clean driving record, must have a reliable car, ability to stand, walk, run and go hands-on per agency SOP as needed. Ability to work required shifts including day and overnight. Ability to work a rotating schedule. Available during holiday's and weekends. Smartphone with ability to download appropriate work related applications to be used in the field away from WIFI. Navy Blue tactical style pants, black boots, shoes or sneakers, which meet Agency SOP's. Highly sought after skills: • First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained) or willing to obtain through our academy • Any candidate looking to drive an agency vehicle must have a valid drivers license and will need to provide a copy of their DMV Driving record or consent to a drivers license check prior to hire. • Due to the nature of our work, often outside in the climate and elements, candidate must have unencumbered access to a personal vehicle for their use to retreat to during inclement weather, etc. through out their shift. • Ability to pass a background check • Ability to pass a drug screen • Preference given to EMT/P certified individuals • Preference given to former Law Enforcement Officers • Preference given to current/former Military • Certifications in any or all of the following: Taser, OC Deployment, handcuffing (must have current certification or be willing to get certified to carry through our training institute) Training We will provide training to help you meet the standards of Proteus Protective Services. You will receive on-going training in incident preparation including active shooter, room clearing, handcuff use, de-escalation techniques, situational awareness, working in tandem with a partner, incident command and so much more, during in-house training sessions. We partner with Proteus Training Institute in Clay County Florida. We do offer D & G classes at a discounted rate from other academies. FDACS School license #DS3300039. We will sponsor the candidate with the right fit. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $18.75 per hour Benefits: • Employee assistance program • Employee discount Work Location: In person