G4S Fort Lauderdale Security Jobs
G4S is a security provider for the United States government, fortune 500 companies, nuclear power plants, oil and gas companies, airport, ports, banks, hospitals, factories, warehouses, commercial facilities, residential communities and much more.
G4S offers job security, benefits, and career opportunities. We offer entry level careers, management careers, sales careers and executive careers across the United States and internationally.
The world’s leading private security organization, G4S, has an immediate job opportunity for:
Upscale Security Officers
- Associate’s degree or higher in any discipline
- Meaningful and verifiable work history
- Minimum of one year verifiable and successful security experience
Custom Protection Officers The men and women in our Custom Protection Officer® program must meet stringent experience requirements and are provided training that goes well beyond industry standards. CPOs must have qualifications in one of the following disciplines:
- Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Security Administration Degree (Associates or higher)
- Law Enforcement
- Career Military
- Military Police
- Police Academy Graduate
- Corrections Officer
- Federal Agency Officer
- Military Elite Forces
Role Responsibility:
- Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
- Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
- Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
- Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
- Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
- Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
- Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
The Ideal Candidate:
Education, Licenses and Certifications Required
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass the Florida Security License Training
- Must be able to pass the Florida Armed Security License Training for Custom Protection Officers
- Pass a State licensing test if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle
Skills Required
- Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
- Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Active listening skills
- Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
- Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
- Attention to detail
Other
- Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by the State
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
- Must have access to reliable transportation
- Must not use illegal drugs. Must be able to pass a drug test with negative results (except when undergoing documented medical treatment).
- Must submit to an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit checks if applicable
- Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military
- Upon acceptance of a job offer, must be able to pass the following:
- MMPI – Psychological testing, if armed or otherwise required
- Physical exam, if armed or required by client contract
Contact: Chris Dittmer
- Address: 6499 Powerline Rd # 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
- Phone: (954) 771-5005
- [email protected]
EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
G4S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace