Part-Time POST Certified Armed Security Guard

Part-Time Post Certified Armed Security Guard (Facility Security Officer 2)

Job Code : PST051

Pay Grade : LE

Salary : up to $25 per hour

Georgia Department of Labor is actively seeking candidates for part-time POST certified Armed Security Guard position. The hours will be no more than 24 hours per week. The position is not eligible for a benefits package. The position is located at the GDOL Main Office in downtown Atlanta, GA.

The available work :

• Weekends (24 hours) Saturday and Sunday 7 : 00pm 7 : 00am

This position is a highly-visible, public safety position that requires the applicant to be courteous, polite, and informative to agency staff, vendors, and customers. Under general supervision, guards, patrols, or monitors premises, facilities, and other areas to prevent theft, violence, and infractions of rules. The Security Guard will secure and protect the facility in case of fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events. Duties may require up to 10% of travel.

Must possess an active P.O.S.T Certificate in good standing as defined by GA POST Council and must have successfully completed the Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Training Program. Copy of certificate or card is required.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties :

Qualifications :

After a contingent offer of employment is made, the following will occur :

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate instructional equipment and computers. Must be able to lift and / or move objects up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance, close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus. Corrective lenses may be used to meet these requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, preference may be given to applicants who possess and demonstrate previous working experience in a safety monitoring environment, or law enforcement or military experience.

Additional Information :

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The hiring process may involve one or more of the following : an interview, a timed written exercise, and / or an oral presentation. If there is a need for a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please advise the hiring manager.

All decisions concerning the employment relationship for qualified applicants will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with the Georgia Department of Labor values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.