Armed Security Patrol Officer - Day Shift - $18.50/Hour

The Palmetto Dunes Property Owners Association is looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals to join our Department of Security Operations. Current position opening is day shift (6 am to 6 pm).

What you will be doing:

• Providing assistance to property owners and guests
• Provides information and direction to the public; provides public with other assistance as necessary, e.g., accessing locked vehicles, obtaining road side assistance with disabled cars and other community security activities.
• Offering outstanding customer service
• Prepares accurate and timely reports regarding response calls.
• Patrols private roads in Palmetto Dunes and Leamington to deter crime and assist citizens as needed; note suspicious persons, activities or establishments; take action or report the situation.
• Receive and dispatch non-emergency calls
• Greeting property owners, guests, and vendors as they pass through the gate
• Controls traffic flow for compliance with local and state regulations; directs and re-routs traffic at fires and other disturbances; issues tickets for parking and traffic violations; authorizes the tow and impoundment of vehicles as required.
• Identifying decals and passes
• Identifies and corrects or reports public safety hazards.
• Assists at accident scenes; administers first aid as necessary; calls for necessary assistance; and recommends corrective action(s) to help avoid similar future accident.
• Provide assistance as requested to serve as a Dispatcher, Customer Care Specialist or as a Pass Office Clerk.

What you will be offered:

• A generous 401(k) match
• Paid time off and double time for working holidays
• Starting pay of $18.50/hour depending on experience
• Health insurance benefits including a debit card to provide assistance in paying for some of your medical expenses, prescriptions, and co-pays
• Performance-based annual pay increase and bonus
• Monthly commuting benefit - $100/month fuel allowance
• A full-time, 12-hour shift (work 7 days in a 14 day pay period). Day shift hours are 6 am to 6 pm. Night shift hours are 6 pm to 6 am.

Who would be great for this job:

• Someone who enjoys working outdoors
• Someone with customer service experience
• Someone with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Someone who does not mind standing for long periods of time

Eligibility Requirements

• PDPOA’s offices and worksites are smoke-free work environments.
• Must have at least 2 years experience in physical security, military service, law enforcement or a related field (or demonstrated experience and ability to perform in a patrol position).
• Must be able to maintain all weapons qualifications.
• This position must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and an emotional and psychological evaluation, obtain a SLED license, pass a drug and alcohol test, and be able to speak articulately.
• A valid driver’s license is required, as well as a relatively clean driving record.