Security Dynamics Corp.
Employment Opportunity Notice
Unarmed Security Officer (part-time)
Montgomery, Illinois

Security Dynamics Corp., Chicagoland's premier private security and private detective agency, is currently hiring for the position of Unarmed Security Officer (part-time) at Montgomery, Illinois.

All shifts are available. The work site is a commercial food processing plant and will involve access control at a main entrance gate. Candidates must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and must be able to conduct physical walking patrols as required at regular intervals. The starting rate of pay is $14/hour.

The ideal candidate is an active duty or retired police officer, firefighter, paramedic, correctional officer, military veteran, or other active duty or retired public safety employee with demonstrated security operations experience.

***Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.*** 

Security Dynamics Corp. has established a reputation for providing excellent customer service and quality work environments. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining a diverse and exceptionally qualified workforce. As a result, our employees are skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated to providing clients with flawless security service and the peace of mind that comes with it.

We work hard to recruit and to retain the best and the brightest people for each client and every site location. We instill in our employees the Security Dynamics Corp. promise to provide a safe, disciplined and friendly work environment with an opportunity for career advancement.

Only candidates who meet our rigorous employment standards and who are excellent matches for open positions (as personally verified by Site Managers) are invited to join our security team.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and supporter of our military veterans!

Job Title

• Unarmed Security Officer (part-time)

Job Location(s)

• Montgomery, Illinois

Job Schedule/Hours

• 24/7/365 Service in 6-hour shifts
• 0001 – 0600 Hrs.
• 0600 – 1200 Hrs.
• 1200 – 1800 Hrs.
• 1800 – 2400 Hrs.
• Candidates must be available for at least 24-hours monthly, but may not exceed 30 hours weekly

Essential Functions

• Patrols assigned areas by foot;
• Main gate access control;
• Maintaining a visitor control records;
• Takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems as they relate to the client;
• Submits complete written reports and other documents as may be required;
• Participates in required training courses and programs; and
• Performs other functions as directed by a supervisor.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• The principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of security officers.
• State and federal statutes and case law covering the laws of arrest, search, and seizure, and use of force.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Prepare clear and concise activity and incident reports.
• Interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Analyze emergency situations and adopt quick, reasonable and effective courses of action.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the clients and the public.
• Lift and move objects of moderate to heavy weight.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor always.
• Participate in the high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate office equipment including computers, telephones, and certain software.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the service location.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, peers, and the public.

General Standards:

• A United States citizen or qualify as a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, but college degrees preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Possess a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) at time of hire, or be exempt in accord with Illinois law;
• Not convicted of any felony in any jurisdiction or other crimes of moral turpitude. Conviction of crimes other than felonies may be used in determining moral character but may not necessarily constitute an absolute bar to employment, except where the applicant is a registered sex offender.
• An active duty or retired police officer, firefighter, paramedic, correctional officer, military police officer, or other active duty or retired public safety employee with demonstrated security operations experience;
• Possess a valid driver's license;
• Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug/alcohol testing, medical exam, and pre-employment psychological, as may be required; and
• Submit to and successfully pass all training requirements.

General Standards:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, but college degree preferred.

122933083636. Demands and Working Environment
              
              Environment: EXPOSURE to extreme cold, heat and humidity working outdoors, temperature swings from indoors to outdoors; extreme noise of traffic, sirens, firearms, mechanical hazards of factory or shipping environments, equipment, electrical hazards of traffic accidents, power line; explosive hazards of traffic collisions, weapons, chemicals; radiation hazards of industrial accidents, traffic collisions, fumes, odors, and dust. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and in offices, buildings, and automobiles. Work environment is formal, both team-oriented and autonomy-oriented having both routine and variable tasks, high pressure, variably-paced. Work hours may vary depending upon the needs of the client.
              
              : CONTINUOUS transporting up to 30 lbs.; working outdoors in all weather conditions. FREQUENT reaching at shoulder height, upward and downward flexion of neck; side-to-side turning of neck; lifting to 10 lbs. below at waist level; strong or power grasps of evidence, property, suspects; tight grasp, wrist, and arm movement to manipulate baton; fine manipulation of paperwork; light grasp and finger control of radio and telephone; moderate grasp, reach, and manipulation of steering wheel. OCCASIONAL walking, standing, sitting, bending, and stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching above shoulder height, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist; lifting of items weighing from 11 to over 100 lbs. below and at waist level, either with or without assistance; transporting items weighing 26 - 50 lbs. for distances up to 50 yards without assistance; transporting items weighing from 51 to over 100 lbs. for 30 - 50 yards with or without assistance; reach, grasp, finger strength and manipulation to operate firearms. INFREQUENT balancing above ground; lifting or items weighing 11 to over 100 lbs. from chest to above shoulder level, either with or without assistance.
              
              Communication: SPEAKING by using telephone, radio, and personal contact. WRITING of activity records and incident reports. READING of reports, legal material, and other company material.