Security Officer - Upscale St. Louis, Missouri $16.10

Job Introduction:

Hiring Now!

The world's leading private security organization, G4S, has an immediate job opportunity for an Upscale Security Officer. As an Upscale Security Officer, you will conduct unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrol across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces, in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements; use a variety of computer based programs, compose reports, deter criminal activity and misconduct and perform other duties as specified in post orders.

G4S is a security provider for the United States government, fortune 500 companies, nuclear power plants, oil and gas companies, airport, ports, banks, hospitals, factories, warehouses, commercial facilities, residential communities and much more.

As a full time employee of G4S, you will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Major Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Opportunities for additional training to aid in your professional development

As an employee you will also be able to participate in the Promote Me! Community. Promote Me! is available to interested current employees as a way to express interest in further advancement, as well as gain information and encourage professional development.

Further, as a current employee you will be eligible to participate in large group rates for the following benefits:

• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Identity Theft Services
• Pet Insurance

In addition, G4S provides benefits that are automatically available to all  employees, whether you enroll in a G4S insurance plan or not. And with no premiums to pay!

• RxCut Pharmacy Discount Program
• Doctor on Demand
• Qualsight LASIK Savings
• Perks at Work: G4S Employee Discount Program
• Alliant Credit Union
• Purchasing Power
• Active & Fit: G4S Fitness Center Membership
• FinFit: Financial Wellness Program
• DailyPay: Access your pay when you need it

G4S offers job security, excellent pay and benefits, and career opportunities. We offer entry level careers, management careers, sales careers and executive careers across the United States and internationally.

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Role Responsibility:

Specific Duties and Essential Functions

• Answer incoming calls, forwarding to appropriate person for action
• Assist in selection and placement process (e.g., prepare application packets, hire packets, schedule interviews and pre/post employment training, enter data in the Human Resources Information System [HRIS])
• Filing and maintenance of personnel documents
• Makes copies of printed materials as needed
• Assist in maintaining office machines
• Other administrative office duties as directed

The Ideal Candidate:

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a current and valid state security license for both Missouri and Illinois

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable and successful security experience
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Meaningful and verifiable work history in any field
  • Associate's degree or higher in any discipline
  • Service in the active duty military, military reserves or National Guard
  • Service in auxiliary police or police cadets

Skills Required

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail

Other

• Must be at least 21 years old or the minimum age required by the state, if higher
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must be fluent in the English language to communicate with the general public in a face-to-face setting, by telephone and by two-way radio
• Must possess proficiency with computers
• Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and implement written instructions/Post Orders, understand and follow oral instructions, and assimilate specialized training
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Must possess ability to clearly read, write and interpret reports
• Must possess ability to observe behaviors and report details accurately
• Must have demonstrated ability to be mentally alert and capable of making decisions in accordance with rules, regulations and policies
• Must be capable of operating motor vehicles safely
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment:         Indoor and outdoor; some work in extreme temperatures is expected

Major activity:        Walking, standing, speaking, listening, telephone use while working on a PC

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, bending, and limited stretching and reaching, walking

About the Company:

EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

G4S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace

G4S will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

G4S consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action or Diversity and Inclusion, or have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, please contact our Corporate Human Resources Department at (800) 506-6265.

To receive an update on your application status, please contact our local office by following this link: http://www.g4s.us/en/Contact-Us/Local-Offices