Corporate Security Officer

Job Description

Posted on: 
January 11, 2025

Location

This position is 100% in-office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse, NY.

About the Role

Rapid Response Monitoring is looking for Armed and Unarmed Corporate Security Officers (Full-Time) to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

Shift Hours

Various hours: Primarily evening start times.

What awaits you at Rapid Response

  • Annual salary increases
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k
  • Paid vacations and sick time
  • Wellness program and wellness days off
  • Internal advancement opportunities
  • The opportunity to make an impact on communities across the country every day

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality services to protect people and property
  • Maintain a security presence by patrolling both inside and outside of the facility
  • Monitoring security cameras
  • Detect and report safety concerns and potential risks
  • Responds within minutes to reports of suspicious activity.
  • Responds promptly to emergency calls for assistance.
  • Escorting certain personnel to and from events

Job Requirements

Required State Training and Qualifications

  • Must possess a current NYS Guard License
  • 8 Hour Pre-assignment Training
  • 16 Hours on The Job Training
  • 8 Hour Annual in Service Training
  • 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Degree
  • Must possess a New York Security Guard License
  • Must be licensed and registered with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
  • Able to proactively identify problems, creatively develop and execute solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to relate to and interact with others in a friendly, professional
  • manner
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Many of our positions require an extra level of screening to obtain Department of Defense security clearance
  • Rapid Response prides itself on being a drug-free workplace

Physical Requirements

  • Moderate lifting 15-30 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. Occasional heavy lifting of >50 pounds.
  • Be physically active, able to frequently sit, stand, or walk for observing patrols, for long periods, and comfortable climbing stairs and walking up inclines and uneven terrain.
  • Conduct frequent and random on-foot patrols of the building and campus perimeter.
  • Effectively demonstrates the ability to use proper techniques in controlling disorderly or combative visitors, personnel, or trespassers when necessary.
  • Working in extreme conditions, heat\sun, cold, wet, and temperature changes while fulfilling patrol duties.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree
  • Relevant weapons training (47-hour Firearms Pre-assignment)
  • Valid New York State Pistol permit
  • Current NYS Armed Guard License

COVID-19 Requirements

  • Must be vaccinated against COVID-19. No boosters required at this time.

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