Armed Security Officer

A fantastic opportunity to become part of this world-famous luxury retailer. You will play an integral part in ensuring the safety and security of people, property and merchandise.

Benefits include offer medical, dental, vision and 401k match which company match

Company Dress Code: Suit, Shirt and Tie

Job Role: Prevention of unauthorized visitors or property damage – Providing store and offices security – Safeguarding of staff, customers and merchandise

Main Responsibilities:

• Performs security duty to protect company premises and property from unauthorized entry or theft using visual observation and cameras.
• Provides security for store staff and assets during the store opening and closing according to company’s global standards.
• Maintains a post or security checkpoint
• Greets visitors/clients and provides a high level of customer service.
• Communicates effectively with sales and administrative staff.
• Safeguards administrative offices by escorting visitors and monitoring outsiders activities
• Keeps a log of visitors to administrative offices
• Maintains security logs, records and reports of occurrences; input or retrieve date on the computer.
• Provides a security presence for the building or a section of the building
• Prevents damage to property
• Monitors merchandise while customers are in the store.
• Provides security escort to staff and clients – and at offsite events.
• Controls access by monitoring the front entrance
• Ensures the safety of all staff
• Observes activity in the store
• Regular reporting to Head of Security
• Able to work outside of regular duty hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays as well as travel occasionally
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Carries a firearm

Knowledge & skills

• High School diploma
• Minimum three years experience working in an armed capacity
• Must be authorized to work in the USA
• Excellent communication skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of security procedures, policies and operational protocols.
• Experience working with CCTV equipment and alarm systems
• Computer literacy
• Satisfactory completion of an approved security guard training course approved by the New York State of Criminal Justice in accordance with the Security Guard Act of 1992
• Valid security guard registration
• Firearm Control Card
• Pass background and drug test
• Professional grooming and presentation a must – clean and pressed suit, shirt and tie per the company’s dress.
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Able to multitask, work nights, weekends, holidays as well as travel.