Job Description

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 Corporate Security Officers (Full-Time) to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

Salary Range

$22.00 per hour - $27.00 per hour (Based upon experience)

Shift Hours

Various hours: Primarily evening start times.

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

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.

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

About Us

Founded in Syracuse, NY in 1992, we are a critical response center focused on saving lives and protecting homes and businesses. Whether it’s a fire at a family home, an armed intruder at a business, a missing vehicle, an evening jogger, or a lone family member having a medical emergency, our “heroes” are there to help every day. Supported by teams of experts in their respective fields, our highly trained specialists are the 24/7 backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country.

Additional Information

Rapid Response offers competitive compensation and benefits package and dynamic and professional work environments. We also offer continued growth through our internal advancement opportunities. For more information, view our website at https://www.rrms.com/careers/. Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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