MaxSent is actively hiring candidates for Armed Protective Security Officer positions in Portland, OR.

Pay Rate= $35.42*

MaxSent's Officers are the foundation of success at MaxSent. The goal is to create and preserve an environment where employees, visitors, and properties are safe and well-protected. Working with MaxSent offers a variety of employment opportunities for your unique career plan! Whether you are a part-timer, or a careerist MaxSent gives you the training and development to learn and grow.

The Perks:

• Best Job in the area
• Predominately Monday-Friday work schedule
• Most Federal Holidays off
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• 401K
• Opportunities for additional training to aid in your development.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property.
• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
• Handle security issues and emergency situations according to MaxSent protocol.
• Understand site-specific operations including manuals and post orders.
• Greet visitors and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner.
• Answer questions and assist visitors and employees.
• Remain flexible to ever-changing environment; adapts well to different situations.
• Patrol the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
• Answer phones, greet guests and employees.
• Monitor closed-circuit television systems and alarms.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements AND possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet at least ONE of the following italicized criteria:
• 2 years of armed security experience
• 2 years of military or National Guard service (active or reserve),
• Successful completion of state-certified law enforcement education and training, or
• Successful completion of police officers' standard training courses.
• Candidates should have prior firearms experience.
• DHS Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Clearance preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills required, verbal and written fluency in English is required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to handle emergency situations efficiently and effectively at client site.
• Candidates must complete pre-employment background, drug screen, physical exam, and reference check.

Pay Rate= 35.42*

*= $29.77 per hour + an additional $5.65 Health & Welfare (productive hours)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time