Position: Armed Patrol Officer (Grave)
Shift Assignment: Grave (1900-0700)
Final Filing Date: UNTIL FILLED
Starting Pay: $25.00 - $29.00/hour (cumulative) depending on education, training & experience
After Probation: $27.50 - $31.50/hour (cumulative) depending on education, training & experience
Residency: Applicants reside within 40 MILES of SPS headquarters (95838)
Any applicant who accepts a conditional job offer for this position confirms their understanding that you are available to work ANY shift on ANY day of the week with no scheduling concerns or restrictions; SPS will not provide special scheduling consideration for any employee.
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Providing security services far beyond "industry standard”
Sacramento Protective Services (PPO #120611) is a progressive, Sacramento-based private security firm that is dedicated to providing the highest level of proactive security services to ensure the safety and security of our clients throughout the greater Sacramento area.
SPS strives to employ only the highest level of Security Officers in the industry; Officers who have "real-world" experience and possess the knowledge and training to "observe and act" rather than merely "observe and report." SPS Officers become active members of the communities in which they patrol and through the implementation of the COP's philosophy, SPS is determined to bridge the gap between law enforcement and private security for the betterment of the community
SPS ARMED PATROL OFFICER
It is the goal of SPS to employ only the highest level of Security Officers in the private security industry. To ensure that SPS hires only the highest level of Security Officers, our starting salary is significantly higher then the current industry mean for Armed Security Officers. This allows SPS to have a greater applicant base for the selection of prospective employees. All candidates for employment must possess the MINIMUM following licensing and training requirements as outlined by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS):
- High School Diploma or a General Education Degree (GED) certificate
- BSIS Guard Registration License (w/ Certificate of Completion of BSIS 40-hour Power-to-Arrest (Level I, II & III) course
- BSIS Exposed Firearms License (w/ Certificate of Completion of the BSIS Exposed Firearms training course)
- BSIS Baton License (w/ Certificate of Completion of BSIS Baton training course)
- Certification in the use tear gas/chemical agents (pepper spray)
- Certification in the use electro-muscular devices (TASER)
- Certification in adult and pediatric First Aid/CPR
- POST Reserve Level III (PC 832) certification in arrest & firearms safety*
- A minimum of two (2) years armed experience in the military, law enforcement and/or private security field, with a minimum of one (1) year of full-time mobile-patrol experience working within the residential housing sector and/or business districts.
* Within 180 days of start of service with SPS (Professional development assistance available)
Starting pay for Armed Patrol Officers is $25.00/hour (cumulative); however, applicants who possess additional training and/or education are eligible for increases in the hourly cumulative pay rate up to a maximum starting pay rate of $29.00/hour (cumulative):
- POST Basic Academy certification = $1.00/hour
- Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice (or a related field of study) = $1.00/hour
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice (or a related field of study) = $1.00/hour
- Master’s degree in Criminal Justice (or a related field of study) = $1.00/hour
Upon successful completion of the initial 180-day probationary period, Armed Patrol Officers are eligible for up to a $2.50/hour (cumulative) raise, increasing the base pay rate to up to $27.50 - $31.50/hour (cumulative) based on training and/or education incentives.
In addition to the training and licensing requirements, all prospective candidates must successfully clear the following pre-employment tests and checks:
- Oral Board Interview
- State/Federal criminal history check (no felony convictions)
- DMV records check (no moving violations or at-fault accidents in the previous 3 years or any DUI convictions in the past 10 years)
- Prior employment reference check
- Random drug screening
SPS Officers work within a dynamic and rewarding environment in a team based atmosphere. In addition, employees receive the following benefits after the completion of orientation and probation:
- 3/4 12-hour split schedule (grave shifts ONLY) - up to 60 hours per week required
- Industry-leading pay structure - up to $31.50/hour (cumulative after probation) based on training and/or education
- Probationary and Annual performance-based pay raises
- Annual bonus (based on company performance)
- Paid federal holidays (based on employee work schedule)
- Paid employee sick leave (up to 60 hours per year)
- Paid employee birthdays off (12 hours per year)
- Upward mobility within the company (all promotions occur from patrol staff)
- Company-sponsored medical benefits (after 90 days of employment)
- 401(k) Retirement savings program with up to 6% employer match (after completion of 180-day probationary period)
If you hold ALL of the required qualifications, and have the desire and ability to work within a proactive enforcement environment, please go to www.SacProtectiveServices.com to complete an online application. You may also email a detailed resume, including all related security and law enforcement training, education and experience and listing all BSIS licenses and certificates.
The most qualified candidates will be selected to participate in the oral interview process. Candidates who possess a POST Basic Academy Certificate are HIGHLY encouraged to apply. Candidates meeting all of the minimum requirements and additional training / education incentives will be compensated as the MAXIMUM starting pay scale.
SPS is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging all qualified persons, regardless of age, color, race, creed, religion, gender, veteran's status, or sexual orientation, to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $31.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Armed Security: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BSIS Guard license (Required)
- BSIS Baton license (Required)
- BSIS Exposed Firearms license (Required)
- Chemical Agents / OC certificate (Required)
- Taser / Stun gun certificate (Required)
- First Aid / CPR certificate (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sacramento, CA 95838 (Required)
Work Location: In person
