Armed Security Officer

For over 15 years, Imperium Risk has been one of the leading providers of security services in the Southwest. We provide protective services, risk management consulting, training, and base operations for state, federal, and local governments. Imperium Risk's mission is to assure safe and effective operations for our clients while maximizing cost efficiencies and providing quality services.

Imperium Risk provides a wide array of opportunities for individuals looking to build successful careers in this fast-paced, growing industry. Legal, moral, and ethical business practices remain at the keystone of our culture. Our performance is supported by our deep relationships with key government agencies across the federal, state, and local governments. Imperium Risk uses our employees' ambition and passion for creating a safer world for our clients, as most personnel are military or law enforcement veterans. Imperium Risk is U.S. owned and operated corporation, which allows the company to bid and retain federal contacts, while also being a woman-owned business.

• Responsibilities :

Personnel in this position must be able to perform a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and / or taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. Other duties include but may not be limited to security patrols, access control, security-related personnel escort duties, traffic, report writing, parking control, law, and order duties, as well as security and fire safety surveillance. Duties may include work in inhospitable and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods of time, including periods of inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of the security functions.

• Preferred Experience :

Minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a municipality, state, or federal law enforcement department within the US, and have resigned or retired in good standing. Or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of the US Armed Forces component.

• Qualifications :
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Successfully pass criminal, credit, and driving record checks
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Fluently read, speak, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask with little assistance
• Must be able to meet and deal tactfully with the public
• Must be able to pass all training and obtain required certifications to include CPR, First Aid / AED
• Protecting personnel and property in a professional manner
• Understanding and complying with all requirements defined within company documents including Post and General Orders, plans, policies, and procedures
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification through the State of New Mexico for armed security officer prior to employment
• Must be able to maintain certifications and weapons qualifications with the government customer
• May be required to travel within the state for consecutive days up to weeks to attend training
• Physical Demands :

Physically able to perform tasks and / or functions listed in performance of assigned duties :

• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime. Outdoor post assignments may require an individual to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and / or severe weather (e.g. snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind).
• Frequent contact with the public, law enforcement, and dispatch center, requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to remain on post for up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or relieving bladders / bowels.
• Ability to remain alert for up to 12 hours, with the ability to react quickly mentally, and physically to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations.
• Ability to use post-security equipment (handheld and walk-thru metal detectors, X-ray machine, CCTV); ability to use handcuffs, OC Spray, baton, and a firearm at any time while on duty.
• Must be able to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform
• Ability to read post orders, and assignments, be on the lookout (BOLO), write reports, and respond to both routine and emergency dispatches / orders.
• Able to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals or intervene in a crisis (e.g. provide emergency first aid or resuscitation while waiting for the arrival of paramedics or other emergency personnel).
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs (e.g. in response to emergencies, ensuring timely and complete facility evacuations, giving pursuit, etc.).
• Subject to initial, recurrent, and random drug screenings.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License / Certification :

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Santa Fe, NM 87505 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person